Senior Communications Designer

Lead the design of complex communications systems, including fiber backbone networks, CCTV, access control, public address systems, telephony, passenger signage, radio, intrusion detection, fare systems, SCADA, and master clock solutions. Develop and review technical design deliverables such as layouts, risers, elevations, schedules, wiring diagrams, and fiber termination diagrams. Oversee and approve technical documentation, including specifications, reports, calculations, test plans, test procedures, and test reports to ensure compliance with project requirements. Apply systems engineering, systems integration, and assurance principles to communications designs for large rail infrastructure projects. Incorporate cybersecurity standards into system architecture and ensure designs meet relevant rail cyber requirements. 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 solutions. Provide technical leadership on LRT, subway, transit hub, and rail yard projects through all phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex communications systems across various platforms.
• Develop and review technical design deliverables including diagrams and schedules.
• Oversee and approve technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Apply systems engineering and integration principles to communications designs.
• Incorporate cybersecurity standards into system architecture.
• Support construction and commissioning activities including testing and field issue resolution.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams for integrated solutions.
• Provide technical leadership throughout all project phases.

Essential Skills

• 810+ years of communications design experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in designing multiple communications systems end-to-end.
• Strong IP network design capability.
• Experience across CCTV, PA, SCADA, Access Control/Security, Fiber Optic.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or eligibility required.
• Ability to mentor intermediate designers.
• Proven experience delivering under high-pressure schedules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CCNA certification.
• Transit or rail project exposure.
• Industry experience in industrial automation or OT systems.
• Experience working across multiple concurrent projects.

Work Environment

Hybrid model working 2 days in office at any location across the GTA. High accountability, fast-paced environment with direct interaction with project leadership. Multiple active programs with overlapping milestones and a strong emphasis on in-house expertise.

This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.

This is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON.

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Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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