Senior Signaling and Communications Engineer

slihrms; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Flexible benefits

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking a Senior Signalling and Communications Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversee railway signalling projects across trackside, wayside, and control rooms. You will design complete systems, configure CBI applications, manage vendor-led train control projects, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders from planning through handover.

The role requires PEO licensure or eligibility and 15+ years of rail experience, with expertise in ETCS, ATC,

Qualifications

• PEO licensed or eligible.
• 15+ years rail and transit train control experience.
• Experience across ETCS, ATC, CBTC, PTC.
• Strong documentation and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design complete railway signalling systems (trackside, wayside, signal room, control room).
• Design/configure Computer-Based Interlocking (CBI) software.
• Technical management of vendor-delivered train control projects.
• Integrate train control with stations, substations, depots, and control centres.
• Coordinate with internal design, domain, and requirements teams and external stakeholders.
• Prepare technical specifications, vendor selection, and interface control docs.
• Support construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.

Skills

Licensed/eligible (PEO)

15+ years rail signalling

Multi-technology rail control

CROR/Grade Crossing Standards

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Signaling and Communications Engineer. As a senior member of the team, you will provide technical leadership and oversight while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams on projects.

Your role

At the senior level, your responsibilities will include:

• Design of complete railway signalling systems, including trackside, wayside, signal room, and control room equipment.
• Design and configuration of Computer-Based Interlocking (CBI) application software.
• Technical management of vendor-delivered train control and signalling system projects.
• Integration of train control and signalling systems with stations, traction power substations, depots, and control centres.
• Coordination with internal design, domain, and requirements teams, as well as external stakeholders (communications, architecture, AHJs, suppliers).
• Procurement and documentation support, including technical specifications, vendor selection, and design/construction/interface control documentation.
• Support through construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational handover, including interaction with operations and maintenance teams.

About you

• PEO licensed or eligible, with 15+ years of rail and transit train control & signalling experience.
• Extensive experience designing and selecting train control and signalling system components, with conventional signalling as a prerequisite.
• Proven expertise across multiple train control technologies (ETCS, ATC, CBTC, PTC), grade crossings, and CBI platforms, with strong knowledge of CROR and Canadian Grade Crossing Standards.
• Experience integrating train control systems into transit facilities, vehicles, and multidisciplinary project environments.
• Strong documentation skills, including preparation of design drawings, technical requirements, and specifications.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $125,000 - $171,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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Job Type Regular

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