Senior Etcs Signalling Engineer

ACOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on improving infrastructure worldwide. This role is part of the Signals Canada team in Markham.
Senior ETCS Engineer – Signals CanadaThis newly created role requires a highly motivated engineer to develop and implement ETCS Level 1 and Level 2 solutions for rail systems.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Develop detailed designs, analysis, and implementation of ETCS Level 1 and Level 2, including onboard, wayside, central control components, with strong knowledge of LRT S&TCS systems, project environment, and client and operator needs.
Analyzing project requirements at the ETCS subsystem level to provide complete and effective solutions.
Actively participating in the design phase of the ETCS engineering cycle, including requirements specification and design.
Preparing specific technical documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements and applicable regulations.
Creating and reviewing interface specifications between ETCS, other subsystems, and rolling stock. Support the development and review of signaling design documents, including system architectures, interlocking principles, and control center integration.
Perform interface analysis and integration with CBTC, conventional signaling, and other rail systems.
Provide strong expertise in ATC system including knowledge of the wayside, track, and onboard equipment.
Produce system design deliverables such as block diagrams, riser diagrams, network diagrams, equipment layouts, cable schedules, bill of materials, and others.
Generate design reports for all phases of system design.
Author test procedures and reports in support of design verification and validation during the project life cycle.
Produce Issued for Construction drawing and document packages.
Work closely with senior engineers, clients, and project stakeholders to ensure S&TCS meet operational and safety requirements.
Support and participate in the implementation phase of projects, such as installation, testing & commissioning, cutover, record drawings and final reports.
Support procurement efforts by authoring technical requirements and specifications, performing vendor bid evaluations and supporting vendor selection.
Work with systems vendors until final delivery.
Interface with other technical disciplines such as communication systems, power supply & distribution, electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural, trackwork, civil and others;
including coordination and design of S&TCS interfaces, both physical and functional.
Support project efforts related to system engineering and assurance as an S&TCS subject‑matter expert including safety assurance, RAM, requirements management, V&V, T&C, interface management, O&M, cybersecurity, EMI/EMC, and others.
Assist in safety and reliability assessments, ensuring compliance with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129) and relevant rail safety regulations.
Participate in system interface coordination and creation of interface control documents (ICDs).
Perform technical review of other team members’ designs.
Stay up to date with industry advancements, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to ETCS and train control systems.
QualificationsMinimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience in railway S&TCS, with a focus on ETCS Level 2.
Professional Engineer designation, or the ability to obtain or apply toward professional designation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideally 12+ years experience in railway S&TCS, with a focus on ETCS Level 1 and Level 2.
Experience with ATC systems.
Experience with communications‑based train control (CBTC), automatic train operation (ATO), automatic train protection (ATP), positive train control (PTC), and level crossings.
Accustomed to operating within a multi‑disciplinary project structure with responsibility for S&TCS design.
Relevant industry certifications in ETCS, signaling, or train control systems are an asset.
Hands‑on experience with ETCS testing, verification, and validation is an asset.
Experience leading technical work and being client facing.
Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Self‑motivated and able to work with limited direct supervision.
Able to multitask due to concurrent projects.
Open to traveling for work.
Additional Information
Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Compensation range: CAD 150,000 to CAD 200,000 per year.
Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we collect and handle applicant data in accordance with EEO and privacy guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.
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