Communications Consultant

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead the design and integration of communications systems for rail and transit infrastructure, including networks, CCTV, access control, passenger information, radio, and SCADA. Review technical documentation, apply systems engineering and cybersecurity principles, and support construction, testing, commissioning, and field issue resolution.

Job details

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 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires experience designing and delivering complex communications systems for large rail infrastructure projects, along with a relevant engineering degree; a P.Eng. designation is highly desirable. Candidates should understand IP networking and rail communications systems, have experience with systems engineering and integration, and be able to develop and review technical documentation; rail cybersecurity knowledge is an asset.