Senior Systems Engineer

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will report to the Leader, Communication Systems and play a key role in support the engineering, operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), voice communications and the Transit Support Centre (TSC). You will lead projects that ensure the operational readiness and long-term sustainability of Calgary Transit's communications. Primary duties include:

• Lead and support projects and programs related to the TSC including coordination with Green Line and other Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects requiring facilitation.
• Provide project management for modifications to the TSC and the Westbrook Administration Building, the design, construction and commissioning of the Backup Operations Control Centre (OCC) and Transit Tunnels and Cellular Coverage project.
• Manage infrastructure assets including architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, lighting and rail systems.
• Represent Calgary Transit's interest in cross-departmental and city-wide projects
• Coordinate with internal divisions and business units to minimize operational impacts.
• Support ongoing operations and maintenance of rail systems assets.
• Provide technical guidance to project engineers across Calgary Transit.
• Assist in the selection and management of consultants/contractors and negotiate Service Level Agreements for maintenance.
• Prepare procurement documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFP's) and Request for Quotes (RFQ's).
• Follow the Corporate and Calgary Transit Project Management Framework and utilize the P2M tool.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least 4 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. Designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work Click here for more details.
• Experience in LRT communications infrastructure and technologies is an asset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in team environments.
• Sound knowledge of systems engineering principles and practices.
• Strong analytical, problems-solving and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills that support building trust with internal and external partners.

Pre-employment Requirements

• A security clearance will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Union: Exempt

Business Unit: Calgary Transit

Position Type: 1 Permanent

Location: 1417C 33 Street SW

Compensation: Level P3E $113, ,500 per annum

Days of Work: This position works a 5 day

work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: December 4, 2025

Job ID #: 312893