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AtkinsRéalis

Senior Project Engineer

CA.ON.Toronto.191 The West Mall · CA.ON.Ottawa.1145 Hunt Club Road · CA.AB.Calgary.144-4th avenue SW Suite 2200 (West Tower)

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Seniority
Senior
Stated salary
$125,000 – $171,900 per year
Country
CA
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
23 Oct 2026

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Job Description

Overview

A Senior Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical and contractual oversight pertaining to the end‑to‑end delivery of rolling stock vehicles. Projects could consider heavy rail, intercity, light rail, metro and tram type vehicles. Acting on behalf of the client, you will use your technical and system integration expertise to analyze technical documentation, develop system specifications, lead design reviews, develop and lead testing and commissioning strategies and advise on all project aspects pertaining to system integration, risk and hazard management in the rail environment. The role frequently interfaces with the following systems; Track, Signaling, Communications, and Civil infrastructure (stations, yards and maintenance facilities). Experience with Signalling would be a value add.

Your role

Technical Leadership & Integration:

  • Performing technical reviews, design approvals, and ensuring compliance to specifications, codes, and standards.
  • Support integration of rolling stock with signaling and train control systems, communications, track and other physical and digital interfaces.
  • Ensure that the rolling stock has been designed and tested to seamlessly and safely integrated within the railway network.
  • Manage the technical process to ensure that the rolling stock meets all requirements for reliability and availability as part of the integrated operating railway.

Program & Commercial Management:

  • Support the Project Manager by implementing the delivery plan, master schedule, and risk register.
  • Potentially interface with the vehicle supplier on issues pertaining to design and delivery/testing planning.
  • Administer the technical aspects of the project including relevant project reporting, ICDs, warranty/claims and change management, and technical milestones.
  • Support bid proposal and technical estimates pertaining to business development.

About you

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and member of a Professional Engineering Order (PEO P.Eng or OIQ .ing).
  • 12+ years delivering rolling stock and railway projects.
  • Design or practical signaling experience is an asset.
  • Practical experience performing on-site QA/QC and V&V compliance is an asset.
  • Bilingual in French and English.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We offer flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, as well as employee resource groups to support our workforce. We apply an employment equity program and value applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit or Métis), visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and to self-identify during the recruitment process.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $125,000 - $171,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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