Signaling Systems Engineer - ETCS / ERTMS

Job Description

Overview

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AtkinsRéalis is looking for a dedicated Signaling Systems Engineer specializing in ETCS/ERTMS to join our Rail Control Systems team in Canada. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most significant and technologically advanced rail infrastructure projects currently being planned and executed across Canada.

You will provide technical expertise in the requirements definition, design, integration, and validation of signaling solutions for both urban transit and mainline rail environments.

Your role

• Support the design and deployment of ETCS (Level 1 and 2) solutions, covering both trackside (wayside) and onboard equipment.
• Develop clear and verifiable technical requirements for tenders and contracts, ensuring alignment with project objectives and industry standards. Assess the compliance of proposed designs or solutions against existing requirements, identifying gaps, risks, and non-conformity.
• Apply deep knowledge of ERTMS Subsets (including Subset-026) and other relevant industry standards to ensure system functionality and interoperability.
• Demonstrate good understanding of the requirements and constraints imposed by safety standards such as EN 50126, 50128, 50129.
• Plan and conduct rigorous testing protocols to validate signaling solutions, ensuring they meet safety, performance, and operational requirements.
• Analyze operational procedures to ensure technical solutions align with real-world rail environments and constraints.
• Interface with manufacturers, operators, and stakeholders to coordinate technical specifications and resolve system integration challenges.

About you

• Strong expertise in ETCS/ERTMS signaling including previous experiences with a signaling system manufacturer (OEM) or a rail operator is a strong asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Subset-026 and/or other critical ERTMS subsets.
• Proven ability to perform system validation or field testing for signaling systems.
• Understanding of both onboard and trackside signaling components and how they interact.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Membership (or eligibility for membership) in a Canadian Provincial Professional Engineering Association (e.g., PEO, OIQ, APEGA) is a significant plus.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $100,200 - $137,700 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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