Senior ETCS Signalling Engineer

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AECOM Markham is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior ETCS Engineer to join our Signals Canada team.

This is a newly created role.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs, analysis, and implementation of ETCS Level 1 and Level 2 , including onboard, wayside, central control components, with strong knowledge of LRT S&TCS systems, project environment, and client and operator needs.
• Analyzing project requirements at the ETCS subsystem level to provide complete and effective solutions.
• Actively participating in the design phase of the ETCS engineering cycle, including requirements specification and design.
• Preparing specific technical documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements and applicable regulations.
• Creating and reviewing interface specifications between ETCS, other subsystems, and rolling stock. Support the development and review of signaling design documents, including system architectures, interlocking principles, and control center integration.
• Perform interface analysis and integration with CBTC, conventional signaling, and other rail systems.
• Provide strong expertise in ATC system including knowledge of the wayside, track, and onboard equipment.
• Produce system design deliverables such as block diagrams, riser diagrams, network diagrams, equipment layouts, cable schedules, bill of materials, and others.
• Generate design reports for all phases of system design.
• Author test procedures and reports in support of design verification and validation during the project life cycle.
• Produce Issued for Construction drawing and document packages.
• Work closely with senior engineers, clients, and project stakeholders to ensure S&TCS meet operational and safety requirements
• Support and participate in the implementation phase of projects, such as installation, Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Record Drawings and final reports.
• Support procurement efforts by authoring technical requirements and specifications, performing vendor bid evaluations and supporting vendor selection.
• Work with Systems vendors until final delivery.
• Interface with other technical disciplines such as Communication Systems, Power Supply & Distribution, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, Trackwork, Civil and others; including coordination and design of S&TCS interfaces, both physical and functional.
• Support project efforts related to System Engineering and Assurance as an S&TCS subject-matter expert including Safety Assurance, RAM, Requirements Management, V&V, T&C, Interface Management, O&M, Cybersecurity, EMI/EMC, and others.
• Assist in safety and reliability assessments, ensuring compliance with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129) and relevant rail safety regulations.
• Participate in system interface coordination and creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Perform technical review of other team members’ designs.
• Stay up to date with industry advancements, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to ETCS and train control systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree + 8 years of experience in railway S&TCS, with a focus on ETCS Level 2.
• Professional Engineer designation, or the ability to obtain or apply towards professional designation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideally 12+ years experience in railway S&TCS, with a focus on ETCS Level 1 and Level 2
• Experience with ATC systems
• Experience with Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC), Automatic Train Operation (ATO), and Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Positive Train Control (PTC), and level crossings.
• Accustomed to operating within a multi-disciplinary project structure with responsibility for S&TCS design.
• Relevant industry certifications in ETCS, signaling, or train control systems are an asset.
• Hands-on experience with ETCS testing, verification, and validation is an asset
• Experience leading technical work and being client facing.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited direct supervision.
• Able to multitask due to concurrent projects.
• Open to traveling for work.

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

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