Signaling Engineer – Light Rail Transit

Arcadis

Signaling Engineer designing innovative Light Rail Transit signaling systems. Collaborating on multidisciplinary projects to support sustainable mobility and efficient transportation solutions across Ontario.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Light Rail Transit signaling systems design and engineering, with a strong focus on interlocking systems, train detection, and control systems. Proven ability to deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget while adhering to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Light Rail Transit Signaling EngineeringSignaling Design (CBTC, Fixed Block)Interlocking SystemsProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) DesignationTransit Agency Standards in Ontario

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Hard Skills

Signaling DesignCircuit DesignSystems Engineering PrinciplesTrain Control PrinciplesRisk ManagementSystem IntegrationTechnical Report WritingProject DeliveryBudget ManagementSchedule Management

Soft Skills

Client CoordinationStakeholder EngagementTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Industry Keywords

Light Rail Transit (LRT)RAMSSILMetrolinxTTCTransit StandardsConstruction PhasesCommissioning Phases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design and engineering of Light Rail Transit signaling systems
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
Deliver projects in line with scope, schedule, and budget objectives
Coordinate 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Empowerment to be your best
Skills-based career approach
Opportunity to contribute to a sustainable planet
Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion & belonging