Fire and Safety Engineer - Railway Systems

Position: Fire and Life Safety Engineer - Railway Systems
Location: Montreal

Fire and Life Safety Specialist page is loaded## Fire and Life Safety Specialist locations:
CA.QC.Montréal.455 boul. René-Lévesque Ouesttime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R-142356###
** Job Description**##
** Overview
* * Atkins

Réalis provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. Atkins

Réalis is truly a global leader in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world. Our participation in the Alto high-speed rail project, connecting Québec City to Toronto, as an experienced partner within the Cadence consortium is a key example of this.  We are actively working on several other major Canadian Rail projects and have several other projects at the proposal stage or awaiting award.

Our Rail, Transit Systems and Telecommunications (RTST) team deliver system solutions which include civil infrastructure, alignment and track, traction power and distribution, signalling and train control, and communications. As part of this team the Fire and Life Safety Specialist will perform a critical role in the design and planning phases of a major rail infrastructure project, ensuring that all fire protection and life safety systems are integrated into the design in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best practices.

This role involves close collaboration with first responders, engineering teams, architects, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to embed safety into the built environment from concept through detailed design and into construction. In addition, the Fire and Life Safety Specialist is expected to develop a capability for applying FLS strategies and executing FLS assessments within the Rail, Transit Systems and Telecommunications (RTST) team.

This role will be based in Montreal. Occasional travel may be required.##
** Your role**
* * Stakeholder Engagement:*  + Collaborate with first responder groups, project managers, safety engineers and all other stakeholder groups to align FLS goals.  + Participate in design review meetings, workshops, and value engineering sessions.
* * Strategic implementation:*  + Generate and communicate project-wide strategies to integrate fire and life safety into the design process and across all systems.  + Deliver effective Fire and Life Safety programs throughout complex, major projects.  + Provides Management level progress reports and briefings with respect to fire and life safety systems design progress, issues, and opportunities.
* * Capability development:*  + Develop capability for Fire and Life Safety within the RTST business.  + Coaching, mentoring, and supporting career development of staff.  + Develop a business plan for Fire and Life Safety in collaboration with the Systems.  + Engineering & Integration Director and other senior leaders within the business.
* * Design Integration:*  + Provide technical guidance on fire protection and life safety requirements during concept, preliminary, and detailed design stages.  + Review architectural and engineering drawings to ensure compliance with fire codes, egress requirements, and emergency systems.  + Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to incorporate fire detection, suppression, and evacuation systems.
* * Code Compliance & Standards:*  + Interpret and apply relevant codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, CAN/ULC, Provincial Building and Fire Codes, Transit-specific standards).  + Liaise with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure design approvals and regulatory alignment.
* * Risk Assessment & Mitigation:*  + Conduct fire and life safety risk assessments for stations, tunnels, maintenance facilities, and other rail infrastructure.  + Recommend design modifications to mitigate identified risks and enhance occupant safety.
* * Documentation & Reporting:*  + Prepare fire safety strategy reports, code compliance matrices, and design review documentation.  + Support the development of fire safety engineering studies and performance-based design justifications.##
** About you
*** Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Building…