At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement advanced communications systems for major transit projects.
- Company: Leading player in the rail industry with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Professional development, supportive environment, and comprehensive employee benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real impact on innovative transit infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Experience in rail communications systems and an engineering degree.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Our client, a leading player in the rail industry, is looking for a talented Communications Engineer/Designer to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. This role involves designing and implementing advanced communications systems across major transit infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design of complex communications systems, including fibre backbone networks, CCTV, access control, public address, telephony, passenger signage, radio, intrusion detection, fare systems, SCADA, and master clock solution.
- Develop and review technical design deliverables such as layouts, risers, elevations, schedules, wiring diagrams, and fibre termination diagram.
- Oversee and approve technical documentation, including specifications, reports, calculations, test plans, test procedures, and test reports to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Apply systems engineering, systems integration, and assurance principles to communications designs for large rail infrastructure projects.
- Incorporate cybersecurity standards into system architecture and ensure designs meet relevant rail cyber requirements.
- Support construction and commissioning activities, including testing and commissioning, site visits, as-built reviews, and field issue resolution.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary design teams, BIM specialists, and discipline leads to deliver fully integrated solutions.
- Provide technical leadership on LRT, subway, transit hub, and rail yard projects through all phases.
Job Requirements
- Experience in rail communications systems, designing and delivering complex systems on large transit infrastructure projects.
- Engineering degree in a relevant discipline, with P.Eng. designation considered highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of IP-based networking and the full suite of rail communications systems, including SCADA, fibre networks, CCTV, passenger announcement (PA), radio, and access control.
- Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering, system integration, and assurance principles across multidisciplinary rail projects.
- Working knowledge of rail cybersecurity standards (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, IEC 62443) considered a strong asset.
- Proven ability to interpret, review, and develop technical documentation—design packages, reports, specifications, and test documentation—with precision and clarity.
Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects. Professional development and training opportunities. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Employee benefits package.
Communications Consultant in Winnipeg employer: Matchtech North America
Matchtech North America is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Toronto, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the rail infrastructure sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that values work-life balance. Joining our team means being part of impactful projects that shape the future of transit while enjoying the unique advantages of working in one of Canada's most diverse and thriving urban centres.
