Rail Communications Engineer/Designer — Systems Lead

Matchtech North America; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Matchtech North America is seeking a Communications Engineer/Designer for a permanent rail industry role. You will design and implement advanced communications systems across major transit infrastructure projects, leading design efforts and ensuring integration with BIM and discipline leads.

You will review and produce technical documentation, applying systems engineering and assurance principles, while incorporating rail cybersecurity standards and supporting construction and commissioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level engineering degree required; P.Eng designation considered highly desirable.
• Experience applying systems engineering and integration principles across rail projects.
• Strong understanding of IP-based networking and rail communications systems (SCADA, CCTV, PA, radio, access control).
• Experience interpreting and developing design packages, specs, and test docs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of complex rail communications systems (fibre, CCTV, PA, telephony, radio, CCTV, SCADA, master clock).
• Develop and review design deliverables (layouts, risers, elevations, wiring diagrams).
• Oversee technical documentation for compliance (specs, reports, test plans).
• Apply systems engineering and assurance principles to large rail projects.
• Incorporate cybersecurity standards into system architectures for rail requirements.
• Support construction, commissioning, site visits, and field issue resolution.
• Collaborate with design teams, BIM specialists, and discipline leads.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Documentation review

Education

Engineering degree

P.Eng designation desirable

Job description

Matchtech North America is seeking a Communications Engineer/Designer for a permanent rail industry role. You will design and implement advanced communications systems across major transit infrastructure projects, leading design efforts and ensuring integration with BIM and discipline leads.

You will review and produce technical documentation, applying systems engineering and assurance principles, while incorporating rail cybersecurity standards and supporting construction and commissioning