Common Cabling Subject Matter Expert

slihrms; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Toronto is seeking a Common Cabling Expert to lead cabling and communications initiatives on a major Canadian airport project. You will validate designs, guide SIT and construction teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards across OT and IT layers.

The role requires extensive ICT/cabling experience, airport project exposure, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit, with the ability to coordinate across stakeholders and vendors in a complex environment at the Toronto project

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in ICT, telecommunications, or a related discipline (e.g., electrical engineering).
• BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer).
• Certified Network Infrastructure Designer (CNID) Preferred.
• 15 years of verifiable ICT design experience and five years in structured cabling system design.
• 8 years experience working in airport environments providing services of similar scope and scale.

Responsibilities

• Review and validation of cabling system designs, drawings, specifications, and submittals for technical accuracy, scalability, and compliance.
• Leading technical workshops, design reviews, and peer reviews with stakeholders, consultants, and integrators.
• Creation of new and or modifications to existing cabling standards, specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required.
• Creation of concept designs, detailed designs, scopes of work, and associated technical drawings.
• Providing expert advice on pathway design, grounding and bonding, cable selection, labeling conventions, and TR (telecom room) layouts.
• Support procurement and vendor evaluation by reviewing technical submittals and product compliance.
• Conducting or oversee field inspections and audits to verify proper installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Guide engineering and construction teams on complex cabling scenarios, including data centers, critical facilities, and large-scale enterprise networks.
• Participate in project planning, risk assessments, and root‑cause analysis of infrastructure issues related to cabling.
• Interfaces with airport technology operations and systems, Design Consultants, Progressive Design Build Contractors, OEMs and ADTS PMO Team.
• Supports integration of PDB deliverables with Airport Operational Systems .
• Plan for and build strategy to support major airport development projects and programs, with attention and focus to major automation, OT and IT integration, information, and data sharing solutions.
• Provide expertise and contribute to the establishment of foundational policies related to information technology infrastructure required to support evolution of autonomous modes of transport for passengers and baggage at Toronto Pearson airport.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Independent worker

Team collaboration

BICSI RCDD

CNID Certification

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

ICT/Telecommunications diploma

Electrical engineering degree

BICSI RCDD certification

CNID certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Our team is hiring a Common Cabling Expert to join our growing team to work on one of the most important Canadian airport projects. The successful candidate will lead cabling and communication initiatives to connect critical systems in technology environments, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA systems, enterprise and related infrastructure. This role is responsible for cabling strategy, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry standards by selecting appropriate cable types, organizing pathways, and testing connectivity. A key focus will be ensuring that systems network designs adhere to industry standards and best practices, promoting secure and efficient OT operations. The project involves key technology systems contributing to mission‑critical operations and business continuity. AtkinsRéalis' vast experience of projects and infrastructure operations across key markets provides the successful candidate a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most important airport projects in Canada. This position is based at our Project Office in the west end of Toronto, Ontario requiring the candidate to be in office Monday to Friday weekly.

Role Alignment :

• Connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.
• Align with AtkinsRéalis' mission to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Your role

• Review and validation of cabling system designs, drawings, specifications, and submittals for technical accuracy, scalability, and compliance.
• Leading technical workshops, design reviews, and peer reviews with stakeholders, consultants, and integrators.
• Creation of new and or modifications to existing cabling standards, specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required.
• Creation of concept designs, detailed designs, scopes of work, and associated technical drawings.
• Providing expert advice on pathway design, grounding and bonding, cable selection, labeling conventions, and TR (telecom room) layouts.
• Support procurement and vendor evaluation by reviewing technical submittals and product compliance.
• Conducting or oversee field inspections and audits to verify proper installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Guide engineering and construction teams on complex cabling scenarios, including data centers, critical facilities, and large-scale enterprise networks.
• Participate in project planning, risk assessments, and root‑cause analysis of infrastructure issues related to cabling.
• Interfaces with airport technology operations and systems, Design Consultants, Progressive Design Build Contractors, OEMs and ADTS PMO Team.
• Supports integration of PDB deliverables with Airport Operational Systems .
• Plan for and build strategy to support major airport development projects and programs, with attention and focus to major automation, OT and IT integration, information, and data sharing solutions.
• Provide expertise and contribute to the establishment of foundational policies related to information technology infrastructure required to support evolution of autonomous modes of transport for passengers and baggage at Toronto Pearson airport.

About you

• A degree or diploma in ICT, telecommunications, or a related discipline (e.g., electrical engineering).
• BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer).
• Certified Network Infrastructure Designer (CNID) Preferred.
• 15 years of verifiable ICT design experience and five years in structured cabling system design.
• 8 years experience working in airport environments providing services of similar scope and scale. Strong preference given to Toronto Pearson airport experience.
• Field experience in the installation of ISP and OSP cabling solutions.
• Experience with data centers and telecom room design, network infrastructure standards (ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC), ICT integration with building systems (e.g., AV, security), pathways and spaces (e.g., conduits, cable trays), grounding and bonding, network infrastructure standards (ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC), and project documentation and administration.
• Experience with large infrastructure and/or Airport Development projects and Technology integration.
• Experience working in AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Experience managing technical resources - engineers, architects, developers, and/organizations (vendors).
• Manufacturer‑specific cabling system design training (e.g., Panduit, CommScope, Leviton).
• Strong understanding of airport and airline business processes.
• Knowledge of business and technology ecosystems, SaaS (Software as a Service), IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), APIs (Application Programming Interface), and microservices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with others
• A problem‑solver with customer focus, conflict resolution, and analytical skills.
• Passion for excellence, strong work ethic and results driven.
• Must be