Lead Engineer, Signaling and TelecommunicationsBC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd. (BCRTC) seeks an experienced Lead Engineer to drive the design, analysis and implementation of signaling and telecommunications solutions for the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines. You will work with senior engineering staff to maintain the reliability, safety, and performance of BCRTC assets while supporting capital and maintenance projects across the Greater Vancouver region.ResponsibilitiesApply advanced engineering expertise to ensure safe and efficient delivery of rail transportation services for BCRTC assets.Investigate failures, manage asset configuration, and represent BCRTC to stakeholders, contributing to positive organizational change.Develop and refine technical requirements for asset engineering, management, and maintenance strategy to ensure reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety.Lead the BCRTC safety assurance process, hazard identification and analysis, risk assessment methodology (RAM) analysis, and hazard log management.Provide superior engineering analysis for the Annual Maintenance Plan, Asset Renewal Plan, capital replacement plans, and engineering budget cycles.Lead the development of engineering standards, policies, and procedures for asset maintenance and capital projects, ensuring alignment with regulations, codes, and industry best practices.Provide innovative engineering recommendations for safety, quality assurance, compliance, and asset performance in asset maintenance and capital project contexts.Lead the investigation of significant failures to develop robust and reliable solutions.Create a framework to improve and introduce new engineering techniques, technologies, and procedures, ensuring BCRTC achieves industry best practices in rail operations and asset maintenance.Approve technical aspects of high‑risk or complex capital and non‑capital projects, providing expert technical knowledge for the creation and approval of technical specifications,



recommendations, drawings, and documentation.Represent BCRTC engineering within the enterprise and with external stakeholders.Manage asset configuration throughout the entire lifecycle to maximize asset performance and efficiency, considering cost, quality, security, and environmental impact.Build strong partnerships and establish trusted, productive, and highly responsive interactions between Engineering and key stakeholders across the enterprise.Deliver presentations to executives on technical risks and impacts, providing actionable recommendations.Provide work direction and mentorship to team members while managing reporting staff, including selection, development, coaching, performance management, and assignment/review of work.Lead initiatives to foster positive organizational change by promoting transparency, respect, inclusivity, creativity, innovation, and team cohesion.QualificationsDegree in Engineering or a required discipline, registered as a Qualified Engineer with EGBC.Ten (10) years of senior‑level engineering experience, preferably within railway infrastructure, systems and/or rolling stock environment.Advanced leadership skills to manage reporting staff and oversee people management practices in a unionized environment.Expert knowledge of principles, theories, and practices in the designated engineering discipline, and expertise in relevant standards, legislation, acts, and regulatory requirements for transit, rolling stock, and rail infrastructure.Advanced knowledge of railway operation and maintenance practices,



including configuration control.Superior analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and ability to resolve critical technical issues.Advanced skills in creating technical reports, standards, procedures, specifications, method statements, risk assessments, FMECA, and technical drawings.Advanced knowledge of project management principles and time management skills for coordinating concurrent activities.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, achieving consensus between groups.Knowledge of industry standards in safety assurance, hazard analysis, and RAM analysis, and awareness of emerging engineering techniques and technologies.Benefits and CompensationSalary range: $107,200 – $160,800 per annum, based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications.Competitive pay reflecting professional background and expertise.Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass, enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan, and other employment offerings.Work Designation and ScheduleResident; 37.5 hours per week. This position works predominately on‑site.Equal Employment OpportunitySkyTrain is a proud equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, email[emailprotected] .How to ApplyApply online athttp://www.Translink.Ca/careersor click the ‘Apply’ button at the top right corner. Save your cover letter and resume as a single PDF document before uploading your application.Posting and Closing DatesPosting Date: September 19, 2025. Opening Until Filled. Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.ContactFor questions, visithttp://www.Translink.Ca/careersor email[emailprotected] .#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead Engineer, Signaling And Telecommunications - C$107,200 - C$160,800 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 BC Rapid Transit Co.
📍 Toronto