Street Lighting Technician (Engineering Technologist I)

Are you a collaborative technical professional looking to help light up our city—literally? As a Street Lighting Technician, you will play a vital role in operating and maintaining the electrical infrastructure that keeps our roads safe and our neighborhoods bright. Working within our Operations & Maintenance team, you will support field inspections, maintain critical GIS asset databases, and collaborate closely with contractors and utility partners. This role offers a dynamic mix of detailed technical analysis, such as reviewing engineering plans, and hands-on site investigations. Join us in cultivating a safe, helpful, and excellent environment for everyone who moves through Edmonton!

What will you do?

• Manage GIS Asset Data: Accurately record and update street light and electrical graphical and non-graphical data using the City's GIS Portal and ArcGIS software
• Coordinate & Inspect: Conduct field surveys, site inspections, and condition assessments to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications
• Address Public Inquiries: Investigate and respond to inquiries from community members, utility partners, and internal City departments regarding lighting outages, repairs, and scheduling
• Support System Operations: Issue work orders for maintenance, coordinate with contractors on repair times, and prepare/organize documentation for street lighting work orders or system damages
• Review Plans & Documentation: Evaluate Utility Line Assignments (ULA) plans, Construction Completion Certificates (CCC), and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC) for streetlighting and secondary electrical projects

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• Completion of a two (2) year diploma in an Electrical, Civil, Materials, or similar Engineering Technologist program
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience related to traffic operations, street lighting, traffic signal control, roadway construction, or utility engineering
• Eligibility to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET)

Assets:

• Experience working with ArcGIS (or other GIS software) and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards, such as Volume 6A\: Road and Walkway Lighting Design Standards and Volume 6B\: Road and Walkway Construction and Materials Standards
• Familiarity with the Canadian Electrical Code and the EPCOR Customer Connection Guide
• Prior experience managing document flow and contractor scheduling
• Knowledge of utility and/or roadway construction practices and procedures

Skills required for success:

• Customer Service Excellence: Excellent communication skills to address public inquiries and work productively with community partners
• Time Management & Adaptability: Proven ability to multi-task, manage fluctuating workloads, and meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
• Technical Literacy: Proficiency with Google Suite
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https\://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid Alberta Driver's License and be able to provide a clean driver's abstract
• Must wear and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during field inspections

Work Environment:

• This position offers a balanced work environment split between a professional office setting and active field environments
• Fieldwork requires walking, kneeling, and working in varied weather conditions (extreme heat/cold, rain, and snow) near active roadways and electrical infrastructure

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https\://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $41.437 - $52.085 (Hourly); $73,001.630 - $91,760.750 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: AG/SO

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