Grade Crossing and Signalling Specialist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Parsons Full time

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**:
Not Applicable/None

**Role Description**:
The Metrolinx GO Expansion program will modernize southern Ontario’s 500+ kilometre GO Train system by adding stations, increasing system capacity, replacing existing diesel locomotives with electric or hybrid locomotives using overhead catenary at 25kV, and deploying Enhanced Train Control (ETC) throughout the GO Train commuter rail network.

The Enhanced Train Control Project is a major component of the Metrolinx On-Corridor program and contemplates the deployment of a modern train control system on the Metrolinx Rail Network and the modernization of signalling infrastructure, including 100+ grade crossing warning systems.

This deployment of Enhanced Train Control will be the largest re-signalling project ever undertaken on a commuter rail network in North America.

**In this role you will**:
1. Develop requirements and standards relating to Grade Crossing Warning Systems (GCWS) and Conventional Signalling.

2. Develop Grade Crossing conceptual designs and layouts

3. Prepare tradeoff (e.g. cost-benefit) analyses and cost estimates

4. Produce Statements of Work to guide the work of the client’s detailed design and construction contractors

5. Assess the suitability of GCWS designs proposed by contractors and guide the design process to achieve the associated, specified requirements

6. Review contractor invoices and other submissions, to verify that their work complies with the Statement of Work

7. Lead a small team of more junior staff to produce clear, accurate designs, including the assignment and supervision of tasks, oversight of work products

8. Collaborate closely with the client’s technical team

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of 15 years of overall related experience, including direct experience in the design, implementation, operation or maintenance on operational railways (brownfield) of grade crossing warning and associated fixed-block signalling systems (direct experience with the products currently in service throughout the GO Train Network would be an asset)
- Working knowledge of the Transport Canada Grade Crossing regulations, standards and handbook (or equivalent, with a demonstrated capacity to transfer knowledge quickly and efficiently)
- Experience configuring, programming and/or modifying GCWS hardware and software (e.g. chassis layouts, cards, cable specification, layouts & installation, port assignments, ladder logic), or equivalent
- Strong project management skills, particularly the assignment of tasks to, and supervision of, more junior staff (PMP certification would be an asset)
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing, and to follow oral and written instructions
- Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and willingness to share this proof with the client, which requires certification of full vaccination for this role

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by federal, state, provincial or local mandates or customer requirements.

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