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Senior Engineer, Bus Transit Engineering

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

As part of ATKINSRéalis' growing Rail, Transit Systems and Telecoms practice, the Bus Transit Engineer contributes specialized technical expertise to support public transit agencies across Canada and internationally. Reporting to the National Lead, Bus Transit engineering, the Bus Transit engineer supports ATKINSRéalis' capabilities in bus systems engineering, zero‑emission fleet technologies, intelligent transportation systems, charging facilities, and depot modernization.

The engineer plays a key role in delivering consulting mandates, feasibility studies, detailed designs, and implementation support for clients seeking to improve the performance, reliability, and sustainability of their bus networks. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the Bus Transit Engineer collaborates with experts in systems engineering, infrastructure design, electrical engineering, rolling stock, operations planning, and project management.

Your role

  • Engineering and Technical expertise: Supports technical designs, specifications, integration on bus-related projects, including bus fleets, on-board systems, charging infrastructure, maintenance operations.
  • Consulting and client support: Participate in multidisciplinary project teams, delivering studies, conceptual designs, and implementation strategies for major transit clients.
  • Infrastructure and client integration: Contribute to the planning and design of bus depots, charging infrastructures, BRT corridors, systems requirements, maintenance facilities, and operational support systems.
  • Project delivery and quality assurance: Support or lead tasks within multidisciplinary engineering projects, contributing to schedules, risk reviews, cost estimates, and quality control. Participate in design reviews, ensure compliance with standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable codes (CSA, APTA, TSBC, NFPA, federal and provincial guidelines).
  • Innovation and capability development: Monitor emerging industry trends and advise internal teams and clients on innovative technologies and best practices. Support the development of internal tools, methodologies, and technical standards that enhance ATKINSRéalis' excellence in transit engineering. Contribute to proposals, business development activities, and thought leadership to expand the firm's presence in the Canadian transit market.
Transportation Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-149696

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, automotive engineering or related field.
  • P. Eng. license in a Canadian province
  • 10+ years of experience in transit infrastructure and systems, with a focus on bus transit
  • Experience in consulting, project delivery, or client advisory services is an asset
  • Good understanding of bus systems, including civil, mechanical, electrical, O&M, as well as the Canadian transit regulations and standards.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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

Expected compensation for this role is between $117,200 - $161,200 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.

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