
Testing and Commissioning Manager
AtkinsRéalis
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Calgary • Canada
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About the role
- Act as primary interface with client representatives, Calgary Transit, contractors, system suppliers, and third-party inspectors for T&C matters
- Develop and maintain the Project Testing & Commissioning Management Plan aligned with client requirements, safety standards, and contractual obligations
- Establish readiness gates and acceptance criteria for progressive commissioning stages
- Coordinate T&C activities across civil works, track and systems
- Manage interface testing plans between subsystems
- Ensure integration test procedures validate end-to-end functionality and safety
- Develop and maintain the Integrated T&C Schedule and align T&C milestones with construction completion, energization, safety certification, and trial running
- Monitor progress, report variances and escalate risks to program leadership
- Review and approve Test Plans, Procedures, and Inspection & Test Records submitted by contractors
- Manage a team of testing specialists to complete the test and evaluate the test results
- Monitor quality of T&C execution; review ITPs, checklists, and NCR/CAR processes
- Ensure corrective actions for failed tests are implemented and verified
- Ensure all T&C activities comply with Safety Management System (SMS), Occupational Health & Safety, and Rail Safety Regulations
Requirements
- 10+ years in Testing & Commissioning for rail/transit or complex infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of rail systems integration, safety certification, and the CENELEC suite of standards (EN 50126 Parts 1 and 2)
- Familiarity with signaling & train control systems, CBTC, traction power, SCADA, and station systems
- Familiarity with scheduling and management software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project
- Proven experience in multi-contractor coordination and governance roles
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or equivalent; PMP or PMI-ACP is an asset
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Employee recognition
- Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Hybrid working culture
- Generous time-off policies
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Testing & Commissioningrail systems integrationsafety certificationCENELEC standardssignaling systemstrain control systemsCBTCtraction powerSCADAscheduling management
Soft skills
client interfaceteam managementrisk escalationquality monitoringmulti-contractor coordination
Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.Eng)PMPPMI-ACP