Communications Designer

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 solutions
• Develop and review technical design deliverables such as layouts, risers, elevations, schedules, wiring diagrams, and fibre termination diagrams
• Oversee and approve technical documentation, including specifications, reports, calculations, test plans, test procedures, and test reports to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Apply systems engineering, systems integration, and assurance principles to communications designs for large rail infrastructure projects
• Incorporate cybersecurity standards into system architecture and ensure designs meet relevant rail cyber requirements
• 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 solutions
• Provide technical leadership on LRT, subway, transit hub, and rail yard projects through all phases

Job Requirements:

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Employee benefits package

If you are an experienced Communications Engineer/Designer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in the rail industry.