Senior Rail Signaling Engineer – Lead Train Control

TYLin; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TYLin in Canada seeks an experienced Senior Signals Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex rail signaling systems across commuter, light rail, heavy rail, metro, and high-speed projects. You will guide signal engineering from concept development to commissioning and handover, ensuring safe, reliable, and innovative train control solutions.

The role requires P.Eng. or eligibility, strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Railway Engineering, or related discipline.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Proven experience delivering railway signaling and train control systems from conceptual design through commissioning and turnover.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, procurement documentation, construction packages, and design reports.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of rail signaling and train control systems for commuter, transit, heavy rail, and high-speed rail applications.
• Develop and review signal circuit designs, control lines, route & aspect charts, and cable plans.
• Serve as Technical Lead and/or Engineer of Record for signaling projects.
• Plan and execute project work based on scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Support both traditional design-bid-build and design-build project delivery methods.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated transportation solutions.
• Signal & Train Control System Design.
• Develop and analyze signaling systems including CBTC, PTC, cab signaling, interlockings, grade crossing, and train detection systems.
• Perform braking calculations, operational analyses, system capacity assessments, and signaling design studies.
• Develop signaling schemes that comply with operational requirements, client standards, and applicable industry regulations.
• Perform design reviews, circuit checking, and quality assurance of signaling deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with CROR, AREMA, and Transport Canada GCR/GCS requirements.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, system cutovers, and field integration activities.
• Interface with clients, operators, agencies, and project stakeholders to define requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers through coaching and technical reviews.

Skills

Rail signaling

Train control

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

TYLin in Canada seeks an experienced Senior Signals Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of complex rail signaling systems across commuter, light rail, heavy rail, metro, and high-speed projects. You will guide signal engineering from concept development to commissioning and handover, ensuring safe, reliable, and innovative train control solutions.

The role requires P.Eng. or eligibility, strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation.