Senior Rail Communications Systems Engineer Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 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.

This job posting represents an active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.

The opportunity

Produce rail communications systems design and consultancy for projects

Production of system architecture models

Able to demonstrate a good understanding of Train Control Systems and, in the context of its implementation environment (e.g. telecoms systems and existing signalling systems infrastructure, Train and signaller operations, testing and commissioning etc.)

Experience in rail control systems implementation (at the development, design, testing or commissioning level)

Produce and own the production of communication the system design calculations, system specification development, drawings, plans, reports writing and other work

Produce and lead communication systems requirements

Produce and handle interface management documentation

Preferably understanding of the application of SCADA design and functionality

Preferably understanding the application Central Alarm Management Systems equipment in Operations Control Centre

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, Computer Science or related technology field.

Good standing (P. Eng. or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic or Systems Degree recognized by the IET (or similar institution) and Chartered Engineer status

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the rail consulting and technology design industries

Proven understanding and experience of technology in the infrastructure and built environment, including the challenges of construction and system integration

Knowledge of EN standards

Excellent interpersonal skills will be needed to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, Architects, Engineers, Contractors and other team members

Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment, and must be proactive and willing to take on new challenges and learn on the fly

Able to demonstrate strong engineering skills and knowledge

Able to work independently with minimum supervision

Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal)

Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges

Familiar and experienced in working with Microsoft Office products, and drafting tools such as AutoCAD and Micro Station

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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.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own…


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