Signaling Engineer

ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ 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

Develop, analyze, review, and approve signaling designs and technical materials for transit and heavy rail projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and rail operating rules. Lead project work, manage schedules and budgets, communicate with clients, and mentor junior team members.

Job details

Matchtech is seeking a Signaling Engineer to join our clients Rail & Transit team. Reporting to Manager, Rail Systems Engineering, the Senior Signals Engineer / Specialist will work collaboratively with a team of Chief Engineers and Specialists across rail systems disciplines (Systems Engineering, Signals, Electrification Systems, Data Communications, and Project Controls), Project Managers, Systems Engineers, Signals Engineers, Analysts, and Coordinators. As a member of the Rail & Transit team, you will be given opportunities to use your transferrable skills to define processes, create execution plans, mentor the junior team members, and be the technical lead for multiple projects. You will be supported by management to develop work plans and professional skills to become a strong leader in the consulting environment. What you can expect to do here: Develop and analyze signal systems for transit and heavy rail in both Communications Based Train Control and traditional relay-based systems. Analysis includes braking calculations, control tables, routes and aspects, schematics, and phasing plans Review and approve detailed calculations, drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation, technical specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, cost estimates, detailed analyses, design justifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes in rail signalling Perform detailed check of signals and circuit designs by other signalling engineers within the team, or from third-party sources through clients in a consultancy environment Plan and create signalling schemes compliant to industry standards and codes using knowledge of signalling principles, circuits, and components Ensure all signalling design elements conform to all applicable industry codes and standards and client specifications Ensure all design elements are compliant with the relevant Rail Operation Rules. Provide valuable leadership to junior staff and mentoring to develop their technical skills Interact with clients to discuss technical topics in a clear and professional manner. Facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues Work with tight schedules, be flexible, control project budgets, and motivate junior staff. Plan and execute project work, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget Monitor the progress of the team’s work and take corrective actions as required Proposal and Project assignments may include Commuter, Subway, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Transit Storage and Maintenance Facilitates, Transit Tunnels. Note: project assignments may be either brownfield or greenfield Your Skills Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related engineering discipline Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with the Professional Engineers Ontario (or be eligible) or P.E. License for Engineer position OR registered as an Engineer in Training with Professional Engineers of Ontario for the Specialist position PMP certification will be considered an asset Minimum of 10 years of experience in Rail Systems Engineering or equivalent

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a related engineering discipline and at least 10 years of rail systems engineering or equivalent experience. The Engineer position requires a P.Eng. license in Ontario or eligibility, while the Specialist position requires Engineer-in-Training registration; PMP certification is an asset.