Fire protection Engineer Alto Project

Job Description

Overview

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on Youve come to the right place!

AtkinsRéalis is proud to announce its participation in the Alto high-speed rail project connecting Québec City to Toronto as an experienced partner within the Cadence consortium.

About Cadence

This consortiumcomprising CDPQ Infra AtkinsRéalis SYSTRA Canada Keolis Canada Air Canada and SNCF Voyageurswas selected by the Canadian government to develop the project following a rigorous bidding process. Thanks to our expertise we will ensure optimal performance and seamless service within a modern rail network.

And this is just the beginning! As we continue to grow we are looking for a passionate and talented Fire Protection Engineer to help shape the future of high-speed rail in Canada.

This position may be based in our Montréal Ottawa or Toronto office. Occasional travel may be required.

Your role

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align Fire and Life Safety (FLS) objectives throughout design workshops and review cycles.

• Develop and implement integrated FLS strategies that ensure system performance regulatory compliance and seamless interdisciplinary coordination.

• Embed FLS requirements early in the design process by reviewing engineering and architectural plans and guiding multidisciplinary contributors.

• Interpret and apply codes standards and regulations (NFPA CAN/ULC building codes transit-specific requirements) while liaising with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).

• Conduct fire risk assessments for rail stations tunnels maintenance facilities and related infrastructure recommending effective mitigation strategies.

• Prepare strategic reports compliance matrices and design review documentation to support key project decisions.

• Support the evolution of internal FLS expertise by mentoring colleagues and contributing to long-term discipline development.

About you

• Hold a bachelors degree in engineering building sciences or a related technical discipline with specialization in fire protection.

• Hold a relevant professional certification such as CFPS OIQ PEO NFPA Fire Plans Examiner or equivalent.

• Bring at least 10 years of experience in Fire and Life Safety systems design for infrastructure or transit projects.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Canadian and international fire-protection codes and standards including NFPA 130.

• Be proficient in French and English both spoken and written.*

Reward & benefit

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

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds 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. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Appropriate accommodations 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 $117200 $161200annually (Only Applicable to Ontario). 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.

*This position requires knowledge of a language other than French namely English as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.

Worker Type

Job Type

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.