Senior Telecom Commissioning Engineer (Railway Systems)

Amaris Consulting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting is seeking a Senior Telecom Commissioning Engineer to lead the end-to-end commissioning of railway telecom systems in Mississauga. You will collaborate with third parties, regulators, and internal teams, while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires 5–8 years in telecom and 1–2 years in railway systems, with a relevant degree and on-site availability in Mississauga. The work involves planning, testing, and client handover, plus developing commissioning documentation and

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in telecom engineering.
• 1–2 years of experience in Railway System Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology.
• Ability to pass a clear background check.
• Full-time on-site availability in Mississauga (field-based role).

Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure adherence to a detailed commissioning schedule and plan, covering all phases from pre-commissioning through start-up to handover.
• Prepare and/or update a comprehensive commissioning manual.
• Establish a reporting structure and define accountabilities for the commissioning team.
• Plan and coordinate the commissioning/start-up schedule, including required work with third-party providers.
• Develop pre-commissioning test procedures and documentation, correcting any deficiencies identified.
• Produce compliance and progress reports in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with government agencies to secure necessary approvals prior to start-up.
• Prepare client acceptance forms and ensure satisfactory sign-off is obtained.
• Develop comprehensive quality, environment, and safety commissioning plans.
• Coach and review the work of junior team members.

Skills

Telecom engineering

Field commissioning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or IT

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Telecom Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning and start-up of railway telecommunications systems in Mississauga. This role owns the process end-to-end — from planning through testing to client handover — working closely with third parties, regulatory bodies, and internal teams, while mentoring less experienced engineers along the way.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Telecom Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning and start-up of railway telecommunications systems in Mississauga. This role owns the process end-to-end — from planning through testing to client handover — working closely with third parties, regulatory bodies, and internal teams, while mentoring less experienced engineers along the way.

Key Information

• Location: Mississauga, Ontario
• Work Mode: On-site — full field presence required (remote not applicable)
• Seniority: Senior (7–10 years of experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure adherence to a detailed commissioning schedule and plan, covering all phases from pre-commissioning through start-up to handover.
• Prepare and/or update a comprehensive commissioning manual.
• Establish a reporting structure and define accountabilities for the commissioning team.
• Plan and coordinate the commissioning/start-up schedule, including required work with third-party providers.
• Develop pre-commissioning test procedures and documentation, correcting any deficiencies identified.
• Produce compliance and progress reports in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with government agencies, as required, to secure necessary approvals prior to start-up.
• Prepare client acceptance forms and ensure satisfactory sign-off is obtained.
• Develop comprehensive quality, environment, and safety (QES) commissioning plans.
• Manage assigned projects and processes independently, with limited supervision.
• Coach and review the work of junior team members, addressing technical challenges that are often complex.

Profile

Must-Haves

• 5–8 years of experience in telecom engineering
• 1–2 years of experience in Railway System Engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology
• Ability to pass a clear background check
• Full-time on-site availability in Mississauga (field-based role)

Nice-to-Haves

• Professional Engineer license (P.Eng) registered in Ontario

Expected Compensation Range:

120K. The final compensation offered will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience, skills, and qualifications in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements.

Canadian Experience Requirement:

No Canadian work experience is required for this position. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of previous Canadian experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

No Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All stages of the recruitment process are conducted by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Statement Regarding Job Vacancy:

This position is an existing vacancy/Job creation, created to support ongoing project needs.

Recruitment Process & Feedback Timeline:

Candidates will receive feedback on their application within a maximum of 45 days from the date of application or from their most recent interview stage.

Why choose us

• An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
• An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
• A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
• A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

Brief Call

Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews

During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study

Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!