Specialist - Cable Routing and Low-Voltage Systems

AtkinsRéalis; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Flexible time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Specialist in Cable Routing and Low-Voltage Systems to lead design concepts for cable trenches, duct banks, and trays across major transit and infrastructure projects in Canada.

You will refine criteria, manage complex interfaces with electrical, telecom, signaling, and civil works, and mentor junior engineers while supporting construction and commissioning activities. A senior candidate with 10–15 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Member of the OIQ or eligible for membership.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in cable routing design for large projects.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary integration constraints and standards.
• Proficiency in BIM environments, AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical reference for the design of cable routing infrastructure and establish applicable design criteria and standards.
• Develop, validate, and optimize concepts for cable trenches, duct banks, pull chambers, buried conduits, and cable tray systems.
• Analyze complex interfaces between electrical, telecommunications, signaling systems, railway infrastructure, and civil works, and identify design risks with optimized technical solutions.
• Perform or oversee technical studies and analyses required for design activities and carry out detailed design work as required by project needs.
• Review and approve technical deliverables produced by the team and provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients, partners, and subcontractors and contribute to service proposals, technical submissions, and project estimates.
• Support project delivery teams during construction and commissioning phases.

Skills

Cable routing design

Multidisciplinary integration

Public transit/railway experience

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Join AtkinsRéalis as a Specialist - Cable Routing and Low-Voltage Systems and play a key role in the delivery of major public transit, railway, and infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Technical Lead or Project Director, you will serve as a technical expert in the design and integration of cable routing infrastructure, contributing to innovative engineering solutions and complex multidisciplinary projects.

Your Role

• Act as the technical reference for the design of cable routing infrastructure and establish applicable design criteria and standards.
• Develop, validate, and optimize concepts for cable trenches, duct banks, pull chambers, buried conduits, and cable tray systems.
• Analyze complex interfaces between electrical, telecommunications, signaling systems, railway infrastructure, and civil works, and identify design risks with optimized technical solutions.
• Perform or oversee technical studies and analyses required for design activities and carry out detailed design work as required by project needs.
• Review and approve technical deliverables produced by the team and provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients, partners, and subcontractors and contribute to service proposals, technical submissions, and project estimates.
• Support project delivery teams during construction and commissioning phases.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for membership.
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant experience, including significant experience in cable routing design for complex projects and experience in public transit, railway, industrial, or major infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary integration constraints and thorough knowledge of applicable standards and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in BIM environments, AutoCAD, working knowledge of Revit, and knowledge of Civil 3D.

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

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