Senior Signaling Engineer

Joining Arup

Arups purpose shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 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.

Given our growing business Arup is looking for an accomplished Signaling & Train Control Senior Engineer based in our West Geography (California). You will be a key member of Arups San Francisco engineering team spending significant time in our Sacramento office on the California High Speed Rail Track and Systems contract and you will be instrumental in developing Arups business and capability in Signaling & Train Control in North America.We are looking for someone with experience of delivering signaling & train control systems with proven depth of knowledge in at least one of the following: Positive Train Control (PTC) European Train Control System (ETCS) Communication Based Train Control (CBTC).We are looking for someone who has a real passion to learn a high level of curiosity and the versatility to understand and apply different technologies.Additionally this person must be able to engage with people and create a positive environment that encourages new engineers to join the team.

The opportunity

For our North American Business:

• You will have strong domain knowledge in at least one of the following PTC ETCS CBTC and sufficiently versatile to work with all three.
• You will be well-informed and curious about the signaling & train control industry in particular the pros and cons of different technologies and products.
• You will have experience in growing capability and developing business.

For the California High Speed Rail (CHSR) Project:

• You will be our local lead for the CHSR Signaling & Train Control scope.
• You will work collaboratively with other disciplines and partners within our Track and Systems Construction Contract (TSCC) consortium.
• You will be responsible for delivering preliminary designs for Signaling & Train Control ensuring full compliance with the Quality Management process.
• You will be responsible for providing the technical requirements to enable the procurement of suitable vendors to supply the signaling & train control system.
• You will be responsible for reviewing the detailed designs from the signaling & train control systems vendors and overseeing the installation and testing of these systems.
• You will be expected to lead the client engagement in your sub-discipline area(s). As such you need strong communication skills self-awareness and the ability to articulate technical subject matter clearly and succinctly.

At Arup you belong to an extraordinary collective in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect share and connect our diverse experiences perspectives and ideas. 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

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in engineering
• Experience working directly with clients in a leadership role.
• 10 years of signaling & train control experience with experience and knowledge in at least one of the following: PTC ETCS CBTC.
• Strong preference for candidates who have been involved in a rail systems project from beginning to end and who have direct experience of the practical issues that arise during installation testing & commissioning and entry into service.
• Proven understanding of the application System Safety Certification processes and RAMS.
• Knowledgeable in railway standards such as CENELEC AREMA MIL-STD IEEE and EN.
• Engineering Concepts including Design Verification & Validation and System Integration.
• Professional Engineer designation in California or equivalent is an asset.
• Demonstrable understanding of owner/client capital project drivers and priorities.
• Basic understanding of construction project procurement approaches project schedule and cost estimate documents is preferred.
• Ability to plan coordinate and lead design/consulting delivery teams.

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What we offer you

At Arup we care about each members 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 direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arups legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work

At Arup we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firms financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

San Francisco Hiring Range

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $170000 to $190000 per range is commensurate with experience educational background and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco may differ.

Different People Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds regardless of age (within legal limits) gender identity or expression marital status disability neurotype or mental health race or ethnicity faith or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and whether youre pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences perspectives and ideas this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ and disability inclusion we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status spouse of a protected veteran or disability.

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