Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada (7,659 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 7,659
Employers: 2,298

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $101,993Across 1,122 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $40.28Across 381 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%125 listings
Hybrid: 33%2,509 listings
On-site: 65%5,004 listings

Not specified: <1% (21 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (428), AtkinsRéalis (179), Stantec (174).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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MatchBox Consulting Group

Senior Electrical / Transportation Engineer - Illumination & Traffic Signals

Oakville, ON, Canada

Annual salary of $120,000–$150,000, based on experience and qualifications. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: Annual salary of $120,000–$150,000, based on experience and qualifications.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 5, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Electrical / Transportation Engineer – Illumination & Traffic Signals on behalf of our client, an established engineering consulting firm specializing in transportation infrastructure and electrical engineering design.

With over 30 years of industry experience, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions, maintaining long-standing client relationships, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering design for Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) projects, oversee technical deliverables, and manage multiple transportation infrastructure projects. This role involves hands-on technical leadership, project management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering design for MTO highway infrastructure projects, including highway illumination, underpass lighting, and traffic signal systems.
Prepare, review, and seal detailed electrical engineering drawings, specifications, and contract packages in accordance with MTO standards.
Design highway lighting systems, including LED conversions, high-mast lighting replacements, and underpass illumination.
Develop permanent and temporary traffic signal designs for highway interchanges, ramp terminals, municipal roads, and construction staging.
Design electrical power distribution systems, including roadside power supply cabinets and highway distribution assemblies.
Coordinate with utility providers and oversee electrical studies, including arc flash, short-circuit, and voltage-drop assessments.
Manage multiple transportation electrical projects, ensuring deliverables meet technical requirements, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
Provide technical oversight, drawing reviews, redlining, and guidance to engineering technologists, EITs, and CAD teams.
Collaborate with internal engineering teams, municipal stakeholders, MTO representatives, and external project partners.
Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable MTO standards, provincial specifications, and electrical codes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is required.
Minimum 7 years of transportation electrical engineering design experience, including at least 5 years of direct experience preparing detailed design contract packages for MTO capital projects.
Demonstrated experience with MTO highway electrical infrastructure projects, including highway illumination, traffic signal systems, and associated electrical distribution infrastructure.
Strong technical knowledge of MTO Electrical Engineering Design Manuals, Ontario Traffic Manual, Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), and Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC / CSA C22.1).
Experience leading electrical engineering designs, reviewing technical drawings, and preparing and sealing engineering contract documents.
Proven project management experience, including coordinating multiple engineering projects, managing deliverables, and working with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience designing permanent and temporary traffic signals, highway lighting systems, and electrical power distribution infrastructure.
Strong technical problem-solving, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Experience with MTO's Registry, Appraisal and Qualification System (RAQS), or the credentials and project history required to qualify in relevant categories, is preferred.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, AutoLUX, and AGi32 is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary of $120,000–$150,000, based on experience and qualifications.
Annual discretionary performance bonuses.
Three weeks of vacation.
Extended health benefits.
Employee share ownership opportunities for qualifying employees.
Flexible start and finish times.
Collaborative, family-oriented work environment.
Long-term career development opportunities within an established engineering consulting firm.

For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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Responsibilities

Lead and oversee electrical design for MTO transportation infrastructure projects, including highway lighting, traffic signals, and power distribution, and prepare, review, and seal engineering drawings and contract documents. Manage project deliverables, schedules, and budgets while providing technical guidance and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, utilities, clients, and public-sector stakeholders.

Requirements

Requires a P.Eng. in good standing with PEO, at least seven years of transportation electrical design experience, and at least five years preparing detailed design contract packages for MTO capital projects. Candidates should have experience with MTO highway electrical infrastructure, traffic signals, lighting, power distribution, project leadership, and applicable Ontario standards and codes; RAQS experience and familiarity with AutoCAD, AutoLUX, and AGi32 are preferred.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Design
Highway Illumination
Traffic Signal Design
Electrical Power Distribution
Project Management
Technical Leadership
MTO Standards
Ontario Traffic Manual
OPSS and OPSD
Ontario Electrical Safety Code
Arc Flash Studies
Short-Circuit Studies
Voltage-Drop Assessments
AutoCAD
AutoLUX
AGi32

Benefits

Performance Bonuses
Vacation
Extended Health Benefits
Employee Share Ownership
Flexible Start and Finish Times
Career Development Opportunities

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Keywords

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
Highway Illumination
Underpass Lighting
High-Mast Lighting
LED Conversions
Traffic Signal Systems
Permanent Traffic Signals
Temporary Traffic Signals
Electrical Power Distribution
Roadside Power Supply Cabinets
Highway Distribution Assemblies
MTO Electrical Engineering Design Manuals
Ontario Traffic Manual
Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS)
Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD)
Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC)
CSA C22.1
Arc Flash Studies
Short-Circuit Assessments
Voltage-Drop Assessments
MTO RAQS
AutoCAD
AutoLUX
AGi32
Engineering Contract Packages
Multidisciplinary Coordination

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