About the Role
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 is within the Mobility Global Business Area, focusing on designing thriving and connected cities and communities by addressing evolving mobility demands through integrated, sustainable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and integration of railway signaling systems.
- Responsible for the design, implementation, testing/commissioning, and management of signaling and train control systems.
- Develop and review signaling system designs utilizing relay-based, CTC, electronic interlocking, CBTC, ETCS, and other relevant technologies.
- Prepare signaling layouts, control logic, and interface specifications.
- Lead or support the delivery of signaling projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Ensure seamless integration of signaling systems with other rail subsystems.
- Plan, develop, and conduct factory and site acceptance testing.
- Oversee commissioning and troubleshoot signaling equipment.
- Support the installation and upgrade of legacy and new signaling infrastructure.
- Ensure signaling solutions comply with applicable safety, regulatory, and operational standards (e.g., CENELEC EN 50126/8/9, AREMA).
- Contribute to the development and review of safety cases.
- Familiarity with CROR rules and health and safety measures in track environments.
- Prepare technical documentation including design reports, test plans, as-built records, and maintenance manuals.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to deliver project objectives.
- Identify and implement opportunities for system and process optimization.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Signaling system design
- System integration
- Testing and commissioning
- Project management
- Relay-based systems
- CTC
- Electronic interlocking
- CBTC
- ETCS
- CENELEC EN 50126/8/9
- AREMA
- CROR rules
- AutoCAD
- Bentley Rail Track
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Canada
- USA
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field
- P. Eng designation
- Professional certification (IRSE or equivalent) - Preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $106,000 - $159,000
About the Company
- Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
- We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
- 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.
- We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.
- 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.
- Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
