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.
Our Toronto and Ottawa teams are currently seeking a Senior Rail Communications Systems Engineer with an electrical engineering, systems and/or technology background to work with a multidisciplinary team engaged in the design and delivery of rail communication, IT and security systems to join our Digital team! You will support rail and ITC system engineers based at our Toronto office and particularly in relation to both local and international rail infrastructure projects. In this role you will provide support and advice to other Arup teams on rail system and system engineering issues in general but have specialist areas of expertise from detailed system and architecture design, system modelling to Safety system design and assessment, EMC, Assurance and RAMS issues!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with TTC Communication systems
• Familiarity with Ontario Metrolinx LRT Transit projects
• Good knowledge of Engineering Safety Management (The Yellow Book / ESM)
• Experience in Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
• Design of IT and Communication (ITC) systems including such as structured cabling, wired and wireless voice and data networks, control systems and general applications of technology to the built environment
• Preparation of drawings detailing the systems in AutoCAD, MicroStation and Revit (3D) (with support from junior team members)
• Experience with Public Private Procurement project methodology
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• 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 MicroStation