Rail Interlocking and Signaling System Architect

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming public transit in Canada. As a Rail Interlocking and Signaling System Architect, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the safety and efficiency of rail systems. Collaborating with a talented team, you will leverage your extensive experience in signaling application design to ensure quality, cost, and timely delivery of projects. This innovative firm is committed to reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable mobility solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the transportation industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10-16 years of experience in railway signaling positions.
• Knowledge of CROR, CENELEC, and AREMA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design and specifications ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Support project tenders and participate in material selection.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

SmartLock 400

Siemens GEO

ELIXS

EBITrack

Job description

Rail Interlocking and Signaling System Architect

Date: 18 Mar 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project. The GO Expansion scope: new electric locomotives, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems.

Purpose:

• The Interlocking (IXL) and Signaling system is composed of Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electric, Electronic and Software components having the aim to ensure safe movements of trains.
• The purpose of the role is to act as a Technical Expert for a Signaling project, fitting the client's needs in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery.

Mission and Deliverables:

• Member of the project engineering team
• Applies processes, methods and tools as referenced by the project plans
• Supports the Chief Engineer and Engineering Director for identification of technical risks and definition of the system development strategy
• Under the direction of the Project Engineering Director, and in collaboration with the Chief Engineer, System Designers and other System Architects, ensures quality, consistency, and on-time delivery of the design and specification according to the project strategy
• Leads the system design and specifications, defines the system architecture and by application of System Engineering techniques for:
• System Design (conceptual design through critical thinking & holistic analysis; integration of end-users, experts and CCN recommendations; phases concurrent engineering; ensures design for testability, cybersecurity, RAM and safety; provides interface resolution and management)
• Technical reviews & decisions
• System Specifications (Structured system specifications; development and integration of RAM, safety, cybersecurity, sub-system, software, hardware and V&V needs; system modelling and requirements writing, management and traceability)
• Application of verifications (document reviews, peer reviews)
• Configuration Management
• Support project tenders activities (evolutions & anomalies analysis, design & documentation support)
• Participates in the material selection and procurement as required for the system delivery
• Alerts and reports on any event/risks that may impact the system development
• Participates to the program CCB
• Keep informed of the evolution of technologies through technological watch
• Contribute to continuous improvement (REX: Return of Experience, process, workload estimations/metrics, …)
• Supports the Program Development Manager for workload estimations for the system design deliverables
• Promoting the Alstom Code of Ethics and adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Performance management:

• Project QCD (Quality, Cost and Delivery) commitment
• On-time delivery for IXL deliverables according to project planning and Document Master List (DML) (EDP - Engineering Delivery Performance)
• Defect detected on IXL (DQI - Delivery Quality Indicator)
• Cooperation and reactivity to support Root Cause Analysis Identification of contract variations (through traceability & coverage of requirements)

Requirements:

• Good analytical skill and extensive experience in signaling application design & integration
• 10-16 years in relevant positions for railway signaling
• Knowledge of Rail Systems, safety principles and signaling principles
• Knowledge of CROR, CENELEC and AREMA standards
• Experience in relay interlocking, computer-based interlocking or CBTC signaling systems
• Engineering Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation, Software Engineering or related technical discipline
• P. Eng certification or eligible
• Knowledge of Alstom Signaling and IXL products
• SmartLock 400, Siemens GEO, ELIXS, EBITrack knowledge

Open-minded, leadership, team motivator, multi-disciplinary approach, problem setting and problem solving, sense of urgency, and writing skills required: clarity, rigor, and concision.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note: As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.