Senior Transit Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Calgary • Canada
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About the role
- Lead technical workstreams and work packages providing expert-level engineering support to Rail Control Systems projects across Canada
- Provide subject-matter expertise on communications and control systems, conventional signaling, interlocking logic, train control systems, system safety, systems integration and operational principles
- Support multidisciplinary coordination across different systems and project stakeholders
- Mentor junior and intermediate engineers and support technical knowledge development within the team
- Identify and pursue business opportunities with key Western Canadian clients
- Provide strategic insights on regional market trends, procurement models, partnering strategies, and client decision-making processes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Systems, Signaling, or related)
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Alberta, or in the process of obtaining licensure with APEGA
- 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in transit systems
- Hands-on exposure to LRT communications and conventional signaling systems
- Strong understanding of North American transit standards, codes, and operational requirements
- Knowledge of CBTC, ETCS, or other signaling technologies is an asset
- Strong understanding of the Western Canada transit and LRT market
- Ability to work in a hybrid technical/commercial role with minimal supervision
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- employee recognition
- flexible benefits
- opportunities for training and professional development
- hybrid working culture
- generous time-off policies
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
engineeringcommunications systemscontrol systemsconventional signalinginterlocking logictrain control systemssystem safetysystems integrationLRT communicationssignaling technologies
Soft Skills
mentoringtechnical knowledge developmentmultidisciplinary coordinationstrategic insightsbusiness development
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringMaster’s degree in engineeringProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.)