Street Lighting Technician (Engineering Technologist I) Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55705)

Description

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

Qualifications

• 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 employment@edmonton.ca. 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

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Engineering Technologist I
Posting Date: Jul 21, 2026
Closing Date: Aug 4, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): 16th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4

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