Senior Signaling Engineer

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We collaborate with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential of railways. We offer a broad range of services spanning planning, design, delivery, systems integration, assurance, safety and security assessments, and optimization of railway operation and maintenance performance to unlock the financial value for investors, asset owners, operators and maintainers, while navigating the transition to low carbon and resilient rail. You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

Given our growing business, Arup is looking for an accomplishedSignaling & Train Control Senior Engineer based inour North Geography (Toronto, Canada).You will be a key member of Arup’s Toronto engineering team and you will be instrumental in developing Arup’s business and capability in Signaling & Train Control in North America.We are looking for someone with experience of delivering signaling & train control systems, with proven depth of knowledge in at least one of the following: Positive Train Control (PTC), European Train Control System (ETCS), Communication Based Train Control (CBTC).We are looking for someone who has a real passion to learn, a high level of curiosity, and the versatility to understand and apply different technologies.Additionally, this person must be able to engage with people and create a positive environment that encourages new engineers to join the team.

The opportunity

For our North American Business:

You will have strong domain knowledge in at least one of the following PTC, ETCS, CBTC, and sufficiently versatile to work with all three.

You will be well-informed and curious about the signaling & train control industry, in particular the pros and cons of different technologies and products.

You will have experience in growing capability and developing business.

You are capable of delivering preliminary designs for Signaling & Train Control ensuring full compliance with the Quality Management process.

You are capable of providing the technical requirements to enable the procurement of suitable vendors to supply thesignaling & train control system.

You are capable of reviewing the detailed designs from thesignaling & train controlsystems vendors and overseeing the installation and testing of these systems.

You will be expected to lead the client engagement in your sub-discipline area(s). As such you need strong communication skills, self-awareness and the ability to articulate technical subject matter clearly and succinctly.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering

Experience working directly with clients in a leadership role.

8 years of signaling & train control experience with experience and knowledge in at least one of the following: PTC, ETCS, CBTC.

Strong preference for candidates who have been involved in a rail systems project from beginning to end and who have direct experience of the practical issues that arise during installation, testing & commissioning and entry into service.

Proven understanding of the application System Safety Certification processes and RAMS.

Knowledgeable in railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA, MIL-STD, IEEE and EN.

Engineering Concepts, including Design, Verification & Validation, and System Integration.

Professional Engineer designation in Ontario or equivalent is an asset.

Demonstrable understanding of owner/client capital project drivers and priorities.

Basic understanding of construction project procurement approaches, project schedule and cost estimate documents is preferred.

Ability to plan, coordinate and lead design/consulting delivery teams.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

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