Traffic Engineer - CAN-1022

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Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Windsor/Southwest Ontario, BC, AB, or ON, Canada .
full-time . August 15, 2025

Description

PBX is looking for a qualified Traffic Engineer to work with the Transportation team to assist with delivering projects in BC, Alberta, and Southwest Ontario.

About PBX Engineering

We are an electrical, systems, and software engineering firm, with offices in BC and Alberta. For more than 28 years we have diligently curated steady growth to build a successful company of over 140 employees.

Our extensive, diverse, and award-winning project portfolio includes infrastructure that positively impacts the public and the communities where we all live and work.

About the Role

Working closely with other senior engineers, the Traffic Engineer will be a leading member of the Transportation team, with responsibility for the delivery of projects through planning, design, tender and construction. Primary responsibility will be in delivering Traffic Engineering projects, but may also include delivering transportation infrastructure design projects. Responsibilities shall include:

Lead the preparation and review of signal timing calculations and simulations
Lead the preparation and review of signal phasing and signal operations of varying complexity to serve all modes of travel including pedestrians and cyclists (time-separated bike signals, leading pedestrian and cyclist intervals, signalized right-turns, coordination, transit priority, etc.)
Lead and review the preparation of traffic signals designs
Review and preparation of design documentation and project deliverables, including reports, drawings, cost estimates, signal timing sheets, and construction specifications
Perform and oversee commissioning services and site inspections
Performing system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting (traffic controllers and other devices)
Client liaison and project management
Providing technical guidance and mentorship of junior and intermediate staff
Preparing proposals, contract plans, specifications and estimates for tenders
Assist with business development activities

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

The preferred and required skills of a successful candidate are listed below:

Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from an accredited university
Registered as P. Eng. with EGBC, APEGA, or PEO
Experience with traffic simulation and modelling using Synchro
Experience with traffic engineering and signal timing development and standards
4+ years of experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Eagerness to learn and a positive, professional attitude
Strong technical writing skills (reports, memorandums, specifications)
Experience working with other consultants and contractors
Ability and interest to work as part of a team, coaching and educating team members to strengthen their capabilities and skill sets
Strong computer skills including good working knowledge of the MS Office suite
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where demands and deadlines shift frequently
Able to effectively deal with a high level of responsibility and demanding work schedule

Desirable Qualifications

Beyond the core skills, there are particular qualifications that will set you apart. The successful candidate will likely have most or all of the following qualifications:

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) designation
Experience working on local municipalities, BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT), Alberta Transportation, or Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) projects
Experience with exterior lighting systems design (roadways, pathways, parking lots etc) and Intelligent Transportation Systems are not mandatory, but are considered an asset.
Experience with Traffic Controller programming and commissioning.
Knowledge of the following areas are not mandatory, but are considered an asset to the position:
Experience with AutoCAD
Experience with AGI
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data management systems
Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
Genuine desire to make an impactful contribution to a place where you yourself can build a long term career

Being a Part of the PBX Community

We believe in supporting the long-term career development of our staff through a diverse and challenging workload, industry engagement, and internal and external training. A quarter of our staff have been with us 10 years or more. We understand that only employees who feel valued, respected, and empowered are able to create the innovative solutions that set us apart and deliver the quality of work our clients have come to expect from us.

We apply the same effort in fostering a positive social environment as we do in developing innovative and successful projects. You’ll be joining a firm that believes strongly in creating the kind of community-based work culture that people want to be a part of.

For the second year in a row, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers – an award we were very proud to have received, but we understand it must be continuously earned to have true merit. We continuously strive to make our firm the kind of place where people want to stay: our benefits package and approach to compensation are structured to support that goal.

Compensation

The range of compensation for this position is $85,000 to $150,000 base salary per annum. This salary range is provided specifically for compliance to provincial legislation. The actual salary will depend on the skills, experience, and capabilities of the successful candidate relative to the role and may or may not land within the range specified above.

Applications

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and references.

Resumes will be accepted until position filled.

Compensation

$85,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

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