Project Engineer - Railway Signals & Communications

North American Rail Solutions

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is seeking a Railway Signals Project Engineer to support the design, review, and implementation of railway signaling systems in accordance with regulatory standards, client specifications, and internal quality systems. This role is responsible for generating and reviewing signaling design drawings in compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and internal engineering procedures. Working closely with the Engineering team, this role supports the design lifecycle from concept through commissioning, while maintaining drafting discipline, ISO compliance, and quality control across signaling deliverables. This role is more than design — it’s about engineering safe, reliable systems that protect rail operations every day.

Requirements

University or college degree in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of railway signaling design experience
Strong understanding of signaling principles and industry standards
Proficiency with CAD and drafting systems
Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
Solid planning, organizational, and time‑management abilities
Familiarity with modern software development tools
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
Working knowledge of ISO quality systems and documentation requirements
Operational knowledge and an understanding of field commissioning activities

Nice To Haves

P.Eng designation is an asset

Responsibilities

Produce and review railway signaling and electrical layout/design drawings
Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and governing bodies (e.g., CSA, TSSA, AREMA)
Maintain company and client drafting standards within the Engineering department
Maintain and apply current CAD standards across drawings and development work
Perform work accurately within established cost and schedule limits
Act as an independent checker for signaling designs and data prepared by others
Update and revise existing drawings as required
Assist Mechanical Designers with layout and design drawings
Maintain product standards and oversee quality control programs per ISO 9001:2015 requirements
Support ISO documentation and processes for purchasing, production, assembly, installation, NCRs, CPARs, and internal audits
Program PLCs (e.g., ScadaPack) for signaling and related applications
Conduct factory acceptance testing (FAT) of wired assemblies
Participate in on‑site commissioning of signaling systems and equipment
Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations teams to support project execution
Perform additional duties as required to support engineering and production objectives