Senior Signalling Engineer, Rail & Transit
$135,200–$179,100 year
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Develop and analyze signal systems for transit and heavy rail, including braking calculations, control tables, routes, aspects, schematics, and phasing plans. Prepare detailed calculations, technical specifications, procurement documents, design packages, proposal evaluations, and cost estimates suitable for construction. Perform checks on signal and circuit designs from third-party sources, create schemes compliant with industry standards and codes, and ensure all elements conform to Rail Operation Rules. Interact with clients to discuss technical topics and facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues. Plan and execute project work while controlling budgets and motivating junior staff.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligibility to apply
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Railway Signaling in both Communications Based Train Control and traditional relay-based systems
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and / or equivalent CAD software
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong working knowledge of: CROR (Canadian Rail Operating Rules), AREMA standards and Transport Canada GCR/GCS requirements
- Experience in signaling design, circuit design, relay logic design, communications-based signals design, and grade crossing warning systems design
- Proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units
- Strong communication skills, presentation skills, and report writing skills
- Knowledge of signaling principles, train control solutions including CBTC (moving block or fixed block) and PTC, and railway standards such as CENELEC and MIL-STD
- Skilled in developing, modifying, and validating vital logic and application data across multiple signaling platforms
- Proven experience programming and configuring railway signaling systems such as: XP4, ElectroLogIXS and related industry-standard signaling systems
- Experience with simulation software such as SATS or Vital-Sim
- Experience supporting system testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of field issues
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