Engineer or Officer, Signals and Communication Design

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This position is posted as a grade 10.

Job Summary

The Officer Signals and Communication (S&C) Design is responsible for Signal Design and is in charge of modifying existing or designing new signal circuits for railway Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) wayside signal systems and highway-railway grade crossing warning systems. The role is accountable for all aspects of safe and effective design of circuits hardware and software for highway crossing and wayside signalling projects with focus specifically on ensuring that design estimating and material tabulations are safe accurate and meet S&C standards. Furthermore the role understands and applies all government standards and regulations for published documents and to meet specific requirements.

Main Responsibilities

Project Design Management and Estimating

Perform the role of frontline engineer for signal design projects including handling and controlling project budgets schedules and quality

Assist in the development of overall design concepts for projects and monitor progress of signal design contractors

Coordinate with wiring vendors with work order requests for S&C projects

Work with the S&C Material Coordinators to ensure approved work orders are converted to Purchase Orders (POs) as well as all other supporting crossing material is being processed and ordered as required

Field and Technical Support

Provide field and technical support to install and maintain crossing warning systems functions within the railway

Act as a technical resource for department personnel in the area of Signal Design for installation and construction functions within the railway

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday with intermittent periods of overtime. The role is partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines handle pressure and manage stress. The role requires minimal travel (5%) within the assigned territory.

Requirements

Experience

Electrical

Minimum 1 year of experience in any electrical discipline

Between 1 to 3 years of experience in the following areas:

oDesigning or testing signal circuits for CTC interlocking and highway-railway grade cross warning system locations as well as estimating signal design projects*

oScheduling and reviewing projects to ensure they meet government regulations American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) and CNs S&C standards*

oProgramming logic controllers using Boolean or Ladder logic*

oComputer aided drafting software (CAD) and Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition and Microsoft Project

*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

Associate or Bachelors Degree in Computer Electrical Electronic Systems Engineering Engineering Technology or equivalent

Competencies

Communicates with impact

Applies critical thinking

Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

Demonstrates agility and drives change

Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

Identifies potential safety and security risks

Collaborates with others and shares information

Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English French) for Quebec based position

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel Word)

Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) or Transport Canada (TC) standards rules and regulations

Knowledge of AREMA railway standards and recommendations

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers shareholders employees and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy to the customers and to the communities it serves CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources manufactured products and finished goods throughout North America every year. CNs network connects Canadas Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20000-mile rail and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN we are dedicated to building North Americas safest most inclusive and sustainable railroad which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often dont apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants even if you dont meet every job requirement listed in a posting we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) please get in touch with our team at .

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority