Signaling Engineer, Light Rail Transit

Arcadis•Toronto, ON

15h•CA$110,000 - CA$160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Signaling Engineer with Light Rail (LRT) experience to join their Rail & Transit team in Ontario. This role will contribute to the design, integration, and implementation of modern signaling systems for Light Rail Transit infrastructure, supporting the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary transit projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling safe, reliable, and efficient transportation systems that support sustainable mobility.

Requirements

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)
Demonstrated experience in Interlocking systems and train control principles
Demonstrated experience in Transit agency standards in Ontario (Metrolinx, TTC, etc.)
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting projects through design, construction, and commissioning phases is an asset

Responsibilities

Support the design and engineering of Light Rail Transit signaling systems, contributing to solutions that are safe, reliable, and operationally effective.
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.
Help deliver projects in line with scope, schedule, and budget objectives as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
Coordinate closely 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, in the design and delivery of signaling systems.
Support verification and validation activities through testing and commissioning phases.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry and client standards such as AREMA, CSA, Metrolinx, and TTC requirements.
Contribute to digital delivery and innovation initiatives within the Rail & Transit team.
Support the use of BIM and data-driven design approaches.
Help advance continuous improvement and the adoption of innovative signaling technologies.
Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Support client-facing activities such as technical presentations and workshops.