Senior Rail Signals Engineer

8 hours ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada WSP Canada Full time
Job Title: Senior Rail Signals Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Rail Signals Engineer to join our team at WSP Canada. As a key member of our Rail & Transit team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing signalling systems for transit and heavy rail in both traditional relay-based and Computer Based Interlocking (CBI) systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and analyze signal systems for transit and heavy rail, including braking calculations, control tables, routes and aspects, schematics, and phasing plans;
  • Review and approve detailed calculations, drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, cost estimates, detailed analyses, design justifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes in rail signalling;
  • Perform detailed checks of signals and circuit designs by other signalling engineers within the team, or from third-party sources through clients in a consultancy environment;
  • Plan and create signalling schemes compliant to industry standards and codes using knowledge of signalling principles, circuits, and components;
  • Ensure all signalling design elements conform to all applicable industry codes and standards and client specifications;
  • Ensure all design elements are compliant with the relevant Rail Operation Rules;
  • Supervise engineers and specialists working on conceptual and detailed designs, assign work packages, and monitor progress with respect to project schedules and milestones;
  • Provide valuable leadership to junior staff and mentoring to develop their technical skills;
  • Interact with clients to discuss technical topics in a clear and professional manner, facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues;
  • Work with tight schedules, be flexible, control project budgets, and motivate junior staff;
  • Plan, execute, and report on project work, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget;
  • Develop cost estimates, design programs, work scopes, resource plans & schedules, reports, and forecasts;
  • Proposal and Project assignments may include Commuter, Subway, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Transit Storage and Maintenance Facilitates, Transit Tunnels.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related engineering discipline from an accredited university recognized by the provincial governing body of professional engineers;
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta (P. Eng.) or an equivalent with the ability to get a P. Eng. license in Alberta;
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Rail Systems Engineering or equivalent;
  • Strong understanding of relay interlockings, electronic interlockings, and considerations for CBI using products such as Safetran/Seimens GEO, Ansaldo Microlok, GE/Alstom VHLC, GE/Alstom ElectroLogIXS, Siemens Sicas 7;
  • Experience in signalling design, circuit design, electromechanical relay logic design, communications-based signals design, and grade crossing warning systems design;
  • Practical experience of all signalling design in an electrified railway environment, with emphasis on a 2x25 kV overhead contact system is an asset;
  • Experience in signalling principles, train control solutions, and railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA, and MIL-STD;
  • Experience in all Phases of the Engineering Design Life Cycle (Proposal, CDR, PDR, FDR);
  • Understanding of Systems and Safety Engineering Concepts, including Design, Verification & Validation, and System Integration is favourable;
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or equivalent CADD software;
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience in a Consulting Engineering environment;
  • Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio;
  • PMP certification is an asset;
  • Proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units in a matrix organization with little to no supervision;
  • Critical attention to specification details and ability to meet deadlines in a project-oriented environment;
  • Ability to adapt well to changes in direction and priorities in a project or program;
  • Excellent soft skills, including communication, interpersonal, presentation, leadership, and report writing proficiency, with a strong desire and ability to collaborate in problem-solving in an integrated team environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please note that health and safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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