At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement modern signaling systems for Light Rail Transit projects.
- Company: Join Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse team with a commitment to equality and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable transportation systems across Ontario.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5-10 years of LRT signaling experience.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 160000 $ per year.
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
We are currently seeking a Signaling Engineer with Light Rail (LRT) experience to join our growing Rail & Transit team in Ontario. This position will contribute to the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary transit projects across Ontario and the wider Rail & Transit organization, supporting the design, integration, and implementation of modern signaling systems for Light Rail Transit infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling safe, reliable, and efficient transportation systems that support sustainable mobility.
Role accountabilities
- Support the design and engineering of Light Rail Transit signaling systems, contributing to solutions that are safe, reliable, and operationally effective.
- Deliver design inputs for interlockings, train detection, and control systems.
- Support the development of signaling layouts, circuit designs, specifications, and technical reports.
- Contribute to system integration activities across signaling, communications, traction power, and rolling stock interfaces.
- Help deliver projects in line with scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
- Coordinate closely with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
- Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and risk management activities.
- Apply systems engineering principles and recognized safety standards, including RAMS and SIL, in the design and delivery of signaling systems.
- Support verification and validation activities through testing and commissioning phases.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry and client standards such as AREMA, CSA, Metrolinx, and TTC requirements.
- Contribute to digital delivery and innovation initiatives within the Rail & Transit team.
- Support the use of BIM and data-driven design approaches.
- Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support client-facing activities such as technical presentations and workshops.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5–10+ years of experience in railway/signaling engineering, with a strong focus on Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems.
- Demonstrated experience in signaling design (CBTC, fixed block, or equivalent LRT systems).
- Interlocking systems and train control principles.
- Transit agency standards in Ontario (Metrolinx, TTC, etc.).
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain.
- Experience supporting projects through design, construction, and commissioning phases is an asset.
Salary
The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Signaling Engineer, Light Rail Transit in Toronto employer: Arcadis
Arcadis is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Vancouver. As an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer, you will benefit from extensive mentorship opportunities, professional development, and the chance to work on diverse infrastructure projects that make a real impact in the community. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to sustainability, Arcadis offers a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to meaningful projects.
