Senior Signalling Specialist

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 28, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Signalling Specialist will lead the design, testing, and commissioning of complex railway signalling and grade crossing warning systems. They will also coordinate engineering teams, manage project scopes, and mentor junior staff to ensure technical excellence.

Job details

Requisition ID: 102511 Job Category: Infrastructure Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you. Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you! Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated, results-driven, Railway Signalling Specialist to join the Rail Systems team in the Calgary location. Working in a team environment, this opportunity will challenge your technical skills as you deliver complex railway signaling projects and provide an opportunity to lead through mentoring, training and development of more junior staff. As the successful candidate, you will: • Support the design of grade crossing warning systems and signal systems conforming to applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines.• Support the development of preliminary and detailed design deliverables for signaling projects, including application logic.• Support the development of testing and commissioning plans.• Support the commissioning of grade crossing warning systems and signal systems.• Support the development of material and construction specifications and quantity estimates.• Support the development of contract documents incorporating client signal requirements.• Interact with clients to develop design scope and provide budget and schedule updates.• Coordinate a team of designers and engineers in the development of signaling designs and testing documentation. You bring to the role: • 10-15 years' experience in the testing, construction, development, design and/or delivery of freight railway and/or transit signal system solutions.• Familiarity with railway signaling and train control principles, circuits, industry standards, Transport Canada and/or FRA regulations, and AREMA guidelines.• Familiarity with railway operating rules.• Familiarity with railway signal maintenance instructions, construction practices and commissioning practices.• Ability to manage, plan and produce compliant signaling schemes with minimum supervision.• Experience with a variety of relay and microprocessor-based railway signaling and highway-railway grade crossing systems, including ElectroLogIXS VLP and XP4.• Capable of completing work in a controlled environment to meet client, budget and schedule requirements.• Must be able to work in a team environment with multiple disciplines.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Why join us? Work with great people to make a difference Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions Top employer What we offer you? Flexible work environment Long term career development Think globally, work locally Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed. We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 10-15 years of experience in railway signalling systems and a strong understanding of industry standards like AREMA, Transport Canada, or FRA regulations. Proficiency in relay and microprocessor-based signalling systems, including ElectroLogIXS, is required.