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About the Role

TYLin is seeking an experienced Senior Signals Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of complex rail and transit signaling systems. This role will lead signal engineering efforts from concept development through commissioning and operational handover, developing safe, reliable, and innovative train control and signaling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of rail signaling and train control systems for commuter, transit, heavy rail, and high-speed rail applications.
• Develop and review signal circuit designs, control lines, route & aspect charts, and cable plans.
• Serve as Technical Lead and/or Engineer of Record for signaling projects.
• Plan and execute project work based on scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Support both traditional design-bid-build and design-build project delivery methods.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated transportation solutions.
• Develop and analyze signaling systems including: Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC), Positive Train Control (PTC), Cab Signaling Systems, Relay-Based and Microprocessor-Based Interlockings, Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Train Detection Systems, Yard and Terminal Signaling Systems.
• Perform braking calculations, operational analyses, system capacity assessments, and signaling design studies.
• Develop signaling schemes that comply with operational requirements, client standards, and applicable industry regulations.
• Perform design reviews, circuit checking, and quality assurance of signaling deliverables.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulations including CROR, AREMA standards, and Transport Canada GCR/GCS requirements.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, system cutovers, and field integration activities.
• Interface directly with clients, operators, agencies, and project stakeholders to define requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers through coaching, technical reviews, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Proven experience delivering railway signaling and train control systems projects from conceptual design through commissioning and operational turnover.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, procurement documentation, construction packages, and design reports.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of railway signaling safety, reliability, and operational requirements.
• Experience with yard signaling systems, terminal operations, and high-speed rail corridors.
• Knowledge of state-of-good-repair programs, system modernization initiatives, and rehabilitation projects.
• Experience developing, modifying, validating, and commissioning vital application logic and signaling data.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other relevant engineering design software.
• Experience supporting both design-build and conventional project delivery models.

Skills

• Rail Signaling
• Train Control Systems
• CBTC
• PTC
• Cab Signaling Systems
• Relay-Based Interlockings
• Microprocessor-Based Interlockings
• Grade Crossing Warning Systems
• Train Detection Systems
• Yard and Terminal Signaling Systems
• Braking Calculations
• Operational Analyses
• System Capacity Assessments
• Signaling Design Studies
• CROR
• AREMA standards
• Transport Canada GCR/GCS requirements
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation

Location

• Remote
• Hybrid

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior
• Experienced

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

• $110,000 - $160,000 annually

Benefits

• Extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
• Continuing education benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions

About the Company

• TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market.
• With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity.
• Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems.
• We provide people with better mobility.
• We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Equal Opportunity

• TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• TYLin is committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’).