THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP is seeking a Senior Signaling Engineer to join our Rail & Transit team . Reporting to Manager, Rail Systems Engineering, the Senior Signals Engineer / Specialist will work collaboratively with a team of Chief Engineers and Specialists across rail systems disciplines (Systems Engineering, Signals, Electrification Systems, Data Communications, and Project Controls), Project Managers, Systems Engineers, Signals Engineers, Analysts, and Coordinators.
As a senior member of the Rail & Transit team, you will be given opportunities to use your transferrable skills to define processes, create execution plans, mentor the junior team members, and be the technical lead for multiple projects.
You will be supported by management to develop work plans and professional skills to become a strong leader in the consulting environment.

• Develop and analyze signal systems for transit and heavy rail in both Communications Based Train Control and traditional relay-based systems. Analysis includes braking calculations, control tables, routes and aspects, schematics, and phasing plans
• Review and approve detailed calculations, drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation, technical specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, cost estimates, detailed analyses, design justifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes in rail signalling
• Perform detailed check of signals and circuit designs by other signalling engineers within the team, or from third-party sources through clients in a consultancy environment
• Plan and create signalling schemes compliant to industry standards and codes using knowledge of signalling principles, circuits, and components
• Ensure all signalling design elements conform to all applicable industry codes and standards and client specifications
• Ensure all design elements are compliant with the relevant Rail Operation Rules.
• Provide valuable leadership to junior staff and mentoring to develop their technical skills
• Interact with clients to discuss technical topics in a clear and professional manner. Facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues
• Work with tight schedules, be flexible, control project budgets, and motivate junior staff.
• Plan and execute project work, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget
• Monitor the progress of the team’s work and take corrective actions as requiredProposal and Project assignments may include Commuter, Subway, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Transit Storage and Maintenance Facilitates, Transit Tunnels. Note: project assignments may be either brownfield or greenfield