Senior Signals Engineer, Rail & Transit

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Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Engineer - Signaling Comm and Scadatolead the design and integration of railway signaling systems for commuter rail LRT subway and heavy rail projects across Canada and USA.

This role sits in our Mobility Global Business Area (GBA). We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change urbanization and digitization trends are requiring todays mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the worlds growing population. We design connected sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Role accountabilities:

As a Senior Engineer you will be responsible for the design implementation testing/commissioning and management of signaling and train control systems across both heavy and light rail networks. Your expertise ensures the safety reliability and efficiency of rail operations in compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

In this role you will be responsible for developing and reviewing signaling system designs for heavy and light rail projects utilizing relay-based CTC electronic interlocking CBTC ETCS and other relevant technologies. You will prepare signaling layouts control logic and interface specifications to ensure robust system architecture tailored to project requirements.

You will lead or support the delivery of signaling projects collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including track power and communications specialists. A key aspect of your role will be ensuring seamless integration of signaling systems with other rail subsystems. You will also plan develop and conduct factory and site acceptance testing oversee commissioning and troubleshoot signaling equipment. Your responsibilities will include supporting the installation and upgrade of both legacy and new signaling infrastructure.

In this role you will ensure that all signaling solutions comply with applicable safety regulatory and operational standards such as CENELEC EN 50126/8/9 and AREMA. You will contribute to the development and review of safety cases and you must be familiar with CROR rules and health and safety measures while working on track environments. Documentation and reporting will be integral as you prepare technical documentation including design reports test plans as-built records and maintenance manuals.

Additionally you will liaise with clients suppliers contractors and internal teams to deliver project objectives on time and according to specifications. You will identify and implement opportunities for system and process optimization continuously seeking ways to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field
• P. Eng designation in Ontario BC or Alberta
• 10 years of relevant experience in rail signaling engineering (heavy and/or light rail) including design installation and commissioning
• Familiarity with signaling principles system architectures and applicable standards (e.g. CENELEC AREMA)
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and using design tools (e.g. AutoCAD Bentley Rail Track)
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality

• Professional certification (IRSE or equivalent)
• Knowledge of both passenger and freight rail operations
• Project management skills and experience

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