Senior Signalling and Communications Engineer

Cadre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadre, a leading global engineering and project management firm, seeks a Senior Signalling and Communications Engineer to provide technical leadership on rail, transit and other critical infrastructure projects in Canada. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through design, integration, and deployment phases of signalling systems.

Key responsibilities include design of complete railway signalling, configuration of CBI software, vendor management, and coordination with operations and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of rail and transit train control & signalling experience.
• Extensive experience designing and selecting train control and signalling system components.
• Proven expertise across multiple train control technologies (ETCS, ATC, CBTC, PTC) with strong knowledge of CROR and Canadian Grade Crossing Standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Rail signalling expertise

Train control systems

CROR knowledge

Documentation skills

Education

Professional Engineer (PEO) license

Tools

CBI platforms

ETCS

ATC

CBTC

PTC

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Job Title: Senior Signalling and Communications Engineer

Summary of Position:

Our client is a leading global engineering and project management firm specializing in the design, delivery, and management of complex infrastructure projects across transportation, rail and transit, energy, and other critical infrastructure sectors and areseeking an experienced Signalling and Communications Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversight while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams on projects.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 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.

Pay and Compensation:

• $125,000 - $171,900 annually

Cadre does not utilize AI to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Cadre is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

This post is for an existing vacancy.

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