Telecom Commissioning Engineer

Amaris Consulting; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will mentor junior engineers, manage projects with limited supervision, and ensure QES commissioning plans.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure a detailed commissioning schedule and plan through pre-commissioning, start-up and 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 with third-party providers.
• Develop pre-commissioning test procedures and documentation, correcting any deficiencies.
• Produce compliance and progress reports per legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with government agencies to secure necessary approvals prior to start-up.
• Prepare client acceptance forms and ensure sign-off is obtained.
• Develop comprehensive quality, environment, and safety commissioning plans.
• Manage assigned projects and processes independently with limited supervision.
• Coach and review junior team members’ work.

Skills

Telecom engineering

Railway system engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology

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

• 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.

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

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.