Principal Signal/Train Control Engineering Manager

JobCubby; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Think globally, work locally

Job summary

Hatch in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking a Principal Signal/Train Control Engineering Manager to lead the Global Rail Systems team. You will direct major technical programs and coordinate with owners and contractors to advance signaling systems.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical engineering, PE license, and extensive rail signaling experience, with responsibilities for mentoring staff and ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain one in 6 months; IRSE license strongly preferred.
• Ten (10) years of experience in the rail signaling industry globally with at least two years of non-sales related Canadian experience preferred.
• Five (5) or more years in a senior technical role with major rail supplier; multi-disciplinary project experience.
• Experience with freight rail/mainline rail, commuter rail, metro and LRT signaling.
• Knowledge of relay-based track circuits, ATC, ATP, ATO, ETCS/ERTMS or PTC, RAMS, QCs, field testing, and V&V.
• Preferred experience with multi-vendor equipment.
• Strong technical writing and client education abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage major technical programs including scope, schedule and budget.
• Produce system designs from feasibility through construction and testing.
• Organize and mentor staff to achieve program objectives.
• Manage owner and stakeholder interests.
• Present ideas and details to owners, contractors, and others.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to achieve goals.
• Review work and provide constructive feedback in a professional setting.
• Lead regional Signal team to develop training, competency management schemes, and quality documents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring staff

Team leadership

Ability to work in a team

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline

Master’s or PhD preferred

Professional Engineering License

IRSE license strongly preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

REVIT

SATS

PROVER

VitalSim

TrainOps

Job description

Requisition ID: 98318
Job Category: Infrastructure
Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Signal/Train Control Engineering Manager to join our Global Rail Systems team in Mississauga, Ontario location.

In this role the ideal candidate is a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Key for this role will be the ability to work well in a team environment and develop/mentor staff. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Develop and manage major technical programs including control of scope, schedule and budget
• Produce system designs from feasibility through Issue for Construction and eventually supporting through testing and commissioning of the system
• Organize, manage, and inspire staff to achieve program objectives
• Manage owner and stakeholder interests
• Present ideas, concepts and details to owners, contractors, and others.
• Coordinate and build partnerships both internally with HATCH and externally with partners to achieve goals
• Review work of others and provide detailed and constructive commentary in a professional setting
• Work with others to promote HATCH and develop opportunities for new work
• Lead regional Signal team to develop training, competency management schemes, quality documents and process, and technology improvements/innovations

You bring to the role:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline with Master’s or PhD preferred
• Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain one in 6 months.
• IRSE license strongly preferred
• Ten (10) years of experience in the rail signaling industry globally with at least two years of non-sales related Canadian experience preferred
• Five (5) or more years of experience in a senior technical role with major rail supplier
• Five (5) or more years of multidisciplinary project experience such as planning, project management of multidisciplinary project(s)
• Experience with freight rail/mainline rail, commuter rail, metro and LRT signaling
• Detailed knowledge of and experience with the design and implementation of relay based track circuits, ATC, ATP, ATO, ETCS/ERTMS or PTC, grade crossings and/or CBTC signaling including but not limited to modeling and simulations, preliminary design, detailed design, RAMS, programming, field testing, and V&V.
• Preferred experience with multi-vendor equipment
• Demonstrable experience in specification development, engineering procedure development, standards development, financial management, estimating, etc
• Knowledge of and experience with various operating rules
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written, including technical writing) is required.
• Demonstrable experience in training, mentoring and developing staff and educating clients in all aspects of signal/systems engineering

The following skills/experience is a plus:

• CAD tools (AutoCAD/MicroStation), BIM tools (Civil 3D and REVIT)
• Analysis and modeling tools such as SATS, PROVER, VitalSim, TrainOps
• Experience in field testing and integration
• Knowledge of current Cyber Security practices
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional
• Project management experience

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement?

You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.