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Common Cabling Subject Matter Expert

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Our team is hiring a Common Cabling Expert to join our growing team to work on one of the most important Canadian airport projects. The successful candidate will lead cabling and communication initiatives to connect critical systems in technology environments, including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA systems, enterprise and related infrastructure. This role is responsible for cabling strategy, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry standards by selecting appropriate cable types, organizing pathways, and testing connectivity. A key focus will be ensuring that systems network designs adhere to industry standards and best practices, promoting secure and efficient OT operations.

The project involves key technology systems contributing to mission-critical operations and business continuity. AtkinsRéalis' vast experience of projects and infrastructure operations across key markets provides the successful candidate a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most important airport projects in Canada.

Role Alignment:

  • Connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems.
  • Align with AtkinsRéalis' mission to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
  • This position is based at our Project Office in the west end of Toronto, Ontario requiring the candidate to be in office Monday to Friday weekly.

Your role

  • Review and validation of cabling system designs, drawings, specifications, and submittals for technical accuracy, scalability, and compliance.
  • Leading technical workshops, design reviews, and peer reviews with stakeholders, consultants, and integrators.
  • Creation of new and or modifications to existing cabling standards, specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required.
  • Creation of concept designs, detailed designs, scopes of work, and associated technical drawings.
  • Providing expert advice on pathway design, grounding and bonding, cable selection, labeling conventions, and TR (telecom room) layouts.
  • Support procurement and vendor evaluation by reviewing technical submittals and product compliance.
  • Conducting or oversee field inspections and audits to verify proper installation, testing, and commissioning.
  • Guide engineering and construction teams on complex cabling scenarios, including data centers, critical facilities, and large-scale enterprise networks.
  • Participate in project planning, risk assessments, and root-cause analysis of infrastructure issues related to cabling.
  • Interfaces with airport technology operations and systems, Design Consultants, Progressive Design Build Contractors, OEMs and ADTS PMO Team.
  • Supports integration of PDB deliverables with Airport Operational Systems .
  • Plan for and build strategy to support major airport development projects and programs, with attention and focus to major automation, OT and IT integration, information, and data sharing solutions.
  • Provide expertise and contribute to the establishment of foundational policies related to information technology infrastructure required to support evolution of autonomous modes of transport for passengers and baggage at Toronto Pearson airport.
Cities & development Digital

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-166906

Salary range

-

About you

  • A degree or diploma in ICT, telecommunications, or a related discipline (e.g., electrical engineering).
  • BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer).
  • Certified Network Infrastructure Designer (CNID) Preferred.
  • 15 years of verifiable ICT design experience and five years in structured cabling system design.
  • 8 years experience working in airport environments providing services of similar scope and scale. Strong preference given to Toronto Pearson airport experience.
  • Field experience in the installation of ISP and OSP cabling solutions.
  • Experience with data centers and telecom room design, network infrastructure standards (ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC), ICT integration with building systems (e.g., AV, security), pathways and spaces (e.g., conduits, cable trays), grounding and bonding, network infrastructure standards (ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC), and project documentation and administration.
  • Experience with large infrastructure and/or Airport Development projects and Technology integration.
  • Experience working in AutoCAD, and Revit.
  • Experience managing technical resources – engineers, architects, developers, and/organizations (vendors).
  • Manufacturer-specific cabling system design training (e.g., Panduit, CommScope, Leviton).
  • Strong understanding of airport and airline business processes.
  • Knowledge of business and technology ecosystems, SaaS (Software as a Service), IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), SOA (Service Oriented Architecture), APIs (Application Programming Interface), and microservices.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with others
  • A problem-solver with customer focus, conflict resolution, and analytical skills.
  • Passion for excellence, strong work ethic and results driven.
  • Must be able to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance.
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

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 $60,000 - $80,000 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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