Senior Signals Engineer, Rail

Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 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.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Engineer - Signaling, Comm and Scada to lead the design and integration of railway signaling systems for commuter rail, LRT, subway and heavy rail projects across Canada and USA.

This role sits in our Mobility Global Business Area (GBA). We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today's mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world's growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Role accountabilities:

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, testing/commissioning, and management of signaling and train control systems across both heavy and light rail networks. Your expertise ensures the safety, reliability, and efficiency of rail operations, in compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and reviewing signaling system designs for heavy and light rail projects, utilizing relay-based, CTC, electronic interlocking, CBTC, ETCS, and other relevant technologies. You will prepare signaling layouts, control logic, and interface specifications to ensure robust system architecture tailored to project requirements.

You will lead or support the delivery of signaling projects, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including track, power, and communications specialists. A key aspect of your role will be ensuring seamless integration of signaling systems with other rail subsystems. You will also plan, develop, and conduct factory and site acceptance testing, oversee commissioning, and troubleshoot signaling equipment. Your responsibilities will include supporting the installation and upgrade of both legacy and new signaling infrastructure.

In this role, you will ensure that all signaling solutions comply with applicable safety, regulatory, and operational standards such as CENELEC EN 50126/8/9 and AREMA. You will contribute to the development and review of safety cases, and you must be familiar with CROR rules and health and safety measures while working on track environments. Documentation and reporting will be integral, as you prepare technical documentation including design reports, test plans, as-built records, and maintenance manuals.

Additionally, you will liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to deliver project objectives on time and according to specifications. You will identify and implement opportunities for system and process optimization, continuously seeking ways to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field
• P. Eng designation in Ontario, BC, or Alberta
• 10+ years of relevant experience in rail signaling engineering (heavy and/or light rail), including design, installation, and commissioning
• Familiarity with signaling principles, system architectures, and applicable standards (e.g., CENELEC, AREMA)
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and using design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Bentley Rail Track)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality

Preferred

• Professional certification (IRSE or equivalent)
• Knowledge of both passenger and freight rail operations
• Project management skills and experience

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $112,000 - $162,000. 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.

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