Our client, a leading player in the rail industry, is looking for a talented Communications Engineer/Designer to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. This role involves designing and implementing advanced communications systems across major transit infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design of complex communications systems, including fibre backbone networks, CCTV, access control, public address, telephony, passenger signage, radio, intrusion detection, fare systems, SCADA, and master clock solution

Develop and review technical design deliverables such as layouts, risers, elevations, schedules, wiring diagrams, and fibre termination diagram

Oversee and approve technical documentation, including specifications, reports, calculations, test plans, test procedures, and test reports to ensure compliance with project requirement

Apply systems engineering, systems integration, and assurance principles to communications designs for large rail infrastructure project

Incorporate cybersecurity standards into system architecture and ensure designs meet relevant rail cyber requirement

Support construction and commissioning activities, including testing and commissioning, site visits, as-built reviews, and field issue resolution.

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary design teams, BIM specialists,



and discipline leads to deliver fully integrated solution

Provide technical leadership on LRT, subway, transit hub, and rail yard projects through all phases

Job Requirement

Experience in rail communications systems, designing and delivering complex systems on large transit infrastructure projects

Engineering degree in a relevant discipline, with P.Eng. designation considered highly desirable

Strong understanding of IP-based networking and the full suite of rail communications systems, including SCADA, fibre networks, CCTV, passenger announcement (PA), radio, and access control

Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering, system integration, and assurance principles across multidisciplinary rail projects

Working knowledge of rail cybersecurity standards (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, IEC 62443) considered a strong asset

Proven ability to interpret, review, and develop technical documentation—design packages, reports, specifications, and test documentation—with precision and clarity

Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive and team-oriented work environment

Employee benefits package

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📌 Communications Consultant (Ontario)
🏢 Matchtech North America
📍 Ontario