ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Western Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
Reporting to the Traffic Signals ITS Manager, or their designate, this is an entry level position. The Electronics Engineering Technologist is responsible for learning various technologies and devices within the traffic controls and ITS industries and providing technical support to the Electrical Trades and project team. This support role also assists in aspects of traffic signal designs, construction, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Day to day task include collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This position will have a strong understanding of Logic, timing circuits, relays, AC/DC theory, excel in hands-on experience in lab environments, and proficiency in both PC and MAC platforms are essential.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in working on low voltage traffic control devices, and support in testing and troubleshooting various Traffic Control and ITS equipment
- Always learning and obtaining in-depth knowledge of specialized devices in Traffic Controllers, ITS equipment, and related controls and communications
- Provide necessary technical support for Trades and project teams in areas of Traffic, ITS and Streetlighting in Construction and Maintenance
- Assist and support in testing and troubleshooting of various Traffic Control and ITS field equipment
- Support in bench testing traffic controls and completing necessary documentation
- Completing electrical as-builts, in PDF and CAD
- Working with manufactures and vendors on issues such as failures and warranty issues
- Learn and use various proprietary PC software to setup and program specialized traffic control devices
- Assist quality team on technical issues when and as needed
- Assist trades field personnel in Traffic Maintenance and documentation
- Assist with additional project-related tasks as assigned
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
- Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
- Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
- Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
- Holds Self and others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)
- Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
- Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
- Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)
EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of Electronics Engineering Technology – 2 year diploma program
- Eligible for ASET membership and CET program or CET designation
- Excellent in logic, programming, communications, and troubleshooting
- Proficient in Electrical AC/DC Theory
- Good comprehension of Ethernet networks and IP devices
- Good communication skills
- Efficient in both PC and MAC operating systems, working with laptops
- CAD experience would be considered an asset
- Excel’s in a lab environment with strong abilities for hands-on work and tasks • Willing and able to travel to sites, throughout Alberta
- Clean, Valid Driver’s License
Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.