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Signal Engineer

Responsible for the signal design of freight projects and acting as a primary contact for customers and transit authorities. Duties include designing and checking wiring plans and software for wayside and grade crossing systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.

  • On-site
  • Toronto, ON
  • Posted Aug 19, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 18, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Hire Type: Direct Hire Benefits: Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacation, 401K, etc. Target Salary: $135,000 – $160,000 CAD Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: up to 20% annual bonus ***Candidate MUST have railroad signal design experience detailed in resume*** ***Candidate MUST have Professional Engineer Designation license*** Job Summary: Responsible for signal design of various freight projects and being a key point of contact with customers and transit authorities. Job will be an in-office based position which could be in several different locations, including but not limited to Calgary, Edmonton, Vaughn, Burlington, Mississauga, London, Montreal and others. Job Duties: Design, 2nd level check and 3rd level check wiring plans and software (ladder logic and program configurations) for wayside (including CTC, PTC, ABS, and interlockings) and grade crossing warning systems Review preliminary engineering and scope of work for projects. This may include single line drawings, route, and aspect charts Review for compliance with applicable client and regulatory body standards, rules, and regulations Apply Professional Engineering stamping 3rd level as part of checking and review Attend client meetings Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and EIT Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (required) 7+ years of experience with Class 1 freight signal design Proficient in wayside signaling (ABS, CTC, PTC, interlockings) and highway crossing warning systems with microprocessor and relay-based designs Thorough knowledge of industry standards/rules including AREMA C&S, FRA, Transport Canada License/Certification Professional Engineer Designation (required) Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

What you’ll do

Responsible for the signal design of freight projects and acting as a primary contact for customers and transit authorities. Duties include designing and checking wiring plans and software for wayside and grade crossing systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) designation. Candidates must have over 7 years of experience in Class 1 freight signal design and proficiency in industry standards such as AREMA and FRA.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Paid Holidays • Vacation • 401K • Annual Bonus

Other relevant skills

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  • Railroad Signal Design
  • Wayside Signaling
  • Ladder Logic
  • CTC
  • PTC
  • ABS
  • Interlockings
  • Grade Crossing Warning Systems
  • AREMA C&S
  • FRA Standards
  • Transport Canada Regulations
  • Professional Engineering Stamping
  • Wiring Plans
  • Software Configuration
  • Mentorship

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
7+ years
Apply by
Sep 18, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Not Applicable
Application method
Direct apply is available