Our client, a leading player in the rail industry, is looking for a talented Communications Engineer/Designer to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. This role involves designing and implementing advanced communications systems across major transit infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design of complex communications systems, including fibre backbone networks, CCTV, access control, public address, telephony, passenger signage, radio, intrusion detection, fare systems, SCADA, and master clock solutions
- Develop and review technical design deliverables such as layouts, risers, elevations, schedules, wiring diagrams, and fibre termination diagrams
- Oversee and approve technical documentation, including specifications, reports, calculations, test plans, test procedures, and test reports to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Apply systems engineering, systems integration, and assurance principles to communications designs for large rail infrastructure projects
- Incorporate cybersecurity standards into system architecture and ensure designs meet relevant rail cyber requirements
- Support construction and commissioning activities, including testing and commissioning, site visits, as-built reviews, and field issue resolution
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary design teams, BIM specialists, and discipline leads to deliver fully integrated solutions
- Provide technical leadership on LRT, subway, transit hub, and rail yard projects through all phases
Job Requirements:
- Experience in rail communications systems, designing and delivering complex systems on large transit infrastructure projects
- Engineering degree in a relevant discipline, with P.Eng. designation considered highly desirable
- Strong understanding of IP-based networking and the full suite of rail communications systems, including SCADA, fibre networks, CCTV, passenger announcement (PA), radio, and access control
- Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering, system integration, and assurance principles across multidisciplinary rail projects
- Working knowledge of rail cybersecurity standards (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, IEC 62443) considered a strong asset
- Proven ability to interpret, review, and develop technical documentation-design packages, reports, specifications, and test documentation-with precision and clarity
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Employee benefits package
If you are an experienced Communications Engineer/Designer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in the rail industry.
