Signalling Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is looking to hire a motivated individual to join our growing team in Toronto in order to develop, support, and provide oversight on the execution of Signaling and Train Control Systems projects for rail and transit systems. As part of our wider Rail Systems Team spanning Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, this position provides the opportunity to contribute to the growth of our Ontario operations, including collaboration with other subject matter experts across various projects, occasionally witnessing works on active construction sites, and contributing to long-term business development opportunities. This role will report to the Rail Systems Lead for Central Canada.

Working within Mott MacDonald's Rail Systems practice, the successful candidate will be supported by senior signalling, systems engineering, testing and commissioning specialists across Canada and North America to further develop technical and project leadership capabilities. The position offers a clear development pathway towards Signalling Lead and Project Manager responsibilities.

• Support design efforts and provide oversight on signalling and train control systems for heavy rail, passenger rail, and transit projects
• Review signaling system designs, specifications, installation, and testing plans for compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines
• Provide technical advisory services and input to clients in the development of system requirements and contract documents for signaling and train control systems projects
• Support testing, commissioning, migration, cutover, and operational readiness activities, occasionally necessitating attendance on site
• Contribute to the development, adoption, and delivery of railway signaling design processes within Mott MacDonald’s North American practices
• Lead the signalling elements of project bids and project delivery within Mott MacDonald Canada, including interfacing with Infrastructure Design, Project and Systems Engineering teams together with budget development as necessary
• Apply lessons learned and advise on necessary corrective actions for ongoing projects
• Provide technical support to teams at all stages of the Project life cycle
• Develop and work with key delivery partners and service providers for projects
• Engage with end clients as and when necessary

Candidate Specifications:

• Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Science (preferably Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering)
• At least 7 years’ progressive experience in Signals design, specification, installation, or maintenance with significant experience in heavy rail or passenger rail and transit projects
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation from PEO, or eligible for license
• Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following, with awareness of the remainder:
  • Conventional signalling systems
  • Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC)
  • Positive Train Control (PTC)
  • European Train Control System (ETCS)
• Experience working on Canadian, American, UK, Australian, or other international railway systems
• Demonstrable strength in a minimum of one of the following, with awareness of the remainder:
  • AREMA Standards
  • IEC 15288: 2015
  • Systems Integration and Interface Management
  • IEEE 1474.1
  • CENELEC - EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129
• Shows strong written and verbal communication skills and English fluency
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined team
• Able to hold competent technical discussions with Client representatives
• Able to interface with domain specialists, design managers and construction project managers, in a competent professional manner
• Broad experience of delivery within major infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of railway systems and / or operation within infrastructure projects / technology development and implementation projects
• Flexible to travel to client and vendor sites within the Greater Toronto Area on a regular basis as required by the project(s)
• Knowledge or experience with European Train Control Systems (ETCS) is desirable
• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification is desirable

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

The expected salary range for this position is from $99,000 - $134,000

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.