Rail and Transit Power Technical Director

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Role description:

We are seeking a visionary and technically accomplished Technical Director to lead the design delivery and integration of traction power and electrical systems for a wide spectrum of rail and transit infrastructure including light rail (LRT) subways passenger rail heavy rail and high-speed rail (HSR).

This role focuses on the end-to-end lifecycle of power supply systems including 3rd rail (and 4^th rail) and overhead catenary systems (OCS/OHLE) uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and backup power systems traction (or propulsion) power substations. You will be responsible for ensuring technical excellence regulatory compliance systems integration and innovation in delivering high-performance electrified transit networks across Canada and internationally.

A focus on high-capacity electrified transit networks in Vancouver (TransLink: SkyTrain) Calgary (City of Calgary and Calgary Transit: Green Blue and Red Lines LRT) and Edmonton (City of Edmonton and ETS: Capital Line Metro Line and Valley Line) freight rail (CP CN) National Rail (Via and Amtrack) and high-speed rail (HSR).

Role accountabilities:

In this role you will focus on the growth and development of Arcadis portfolio by establishing and maintaining strong client relationships. You will lead bids from conception through RFQ and RFP processes to successful completion. Your work will involve close collaboration with clients contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure that project requirements are met and client expectations are consistently exceeded. This role requires strategic leadership and technical direction to drive success across major rail infrastructure programs.

You will provide overall technical leadership for traction power and power supply and distribution systems defining system architecture leading integration strategies and ensuring alignment across all subsystems and interfacing disciplines. This leadership position offers an opportunity to shape Canadas next generation of electrified transit systems. You will serve as the technical authority for systems design and assurance leading all aspects of traction power system engineering. This includes managing DC third rail and fourth rail systems for subways and metro systems DC overhead catenary systems for LRT and streetcars and AC OCS/OHLE systems for regional passenger heavy rail and high-speed rail (HSR).

In this role you will direct the planning sizing and placement of traction power substations (TPSS) switching and paralleling stations and conduct load flow short circuit arc flash grounding and protection coordination studies. You will also oversee utility interconnections and interface with grid operators including backup power schemes. Your responsibilities will extend to designing and overseeing the deployment of UPS systems and emergency backup power for signaling and train control passenger communications emergency systems tunnel ventilation elevators/escalators fire/life safety infrastructure and operations control centers. Additionally you will lead the integration of power SCADA and Operational Systems Control systems for monitoring alarms and supervisory control of traction and auxiliary power networks.

As part of your system integration and assurance duties you will ensure a seamless interface between traction power systems and civil structural mechanical rolling stock and systems components as well as signaling communications and station power systems. Applying and enforcing RAMS HAZOP HAZID and safety certification processes in accordance with CENELEC EN 50126/8/9 NFPA 130 AREMA CSA and local codes will be crucial. You will guide utility coordination load planning and power quality assurance for multi-modal rail corridors. Your work will cover various transit modes delivering power systems across LRT networks subways metro systems passenger and commuter rail corridors heavy rail electrification high-speed rail lines and multimodal interchange hubs and operations and maintenance facilities.

You will lead engineering and delivery teams through all project phases including feasibility preliminary and detailed design and procurement. Providing technical leadership on Design-Bid-Build Design-Build DBFOM P3 or Alliance models will be an integral part of your role. You will represent the organization in interactions with transit agencies utilities partners and regulatory bodies ensuring that Arcadis remains at the forefront of the industry and continues to deliver innovative high-quality solutions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (.) in Alberta and/or British Columbia or eligible
• 15 years of experience delivering traction power and rail electrical systems on large-scale transit projects
• Deep understanding of applicable codes and standards including:
  • CENELEC EN 5012x
  • NFPA 130
  • Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) CSA and utility interconnection standards

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