Senior ETCS Signalling Engineer

AECOM; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced railway S&TCS engineer to lead ETCS Level 1/2 design across onboard, wayside, and central control. You will craft interface documents and system architectures, while coordinating with CBTC and other rail subsystems.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in railway S&TCS with ETCS Level 2 focus, a PE designation or eligibility, and strong communication skills for client-facing roles. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 8+ years in railway S&TCS with ETCS Level 2 focus.
• Professional Engineer designation or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary design and client-facing activities.
• Knowledge of EN 50126/50128/50129 and rail safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed ETCS Level 1/2 designs including onboard, wayside, and central control.
• Analyze requirements at subsystem level to deliver complete solutions.
• Participate in the ETCS engineering design phase such as requirements specs.
• Prepare technical documentation complying with project requirements.
• Create and review interface specifications between ETCS and subsystems.
• Interface with CBTC, conventional signaling, and rail systems.
• Provide expertise in ATC systems across wayside, track, and onboard gear.
• Produce system design deliverables: diagrams, layouts, BOMs, reports.
• Author test procedures/reports for V&V during lifecycle.
• Produce Issued for Construction drawings and docs.
• Collaborate with senior engineers/clients for safety and ops fit.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Support procurement via technical requirements and vendor evals.

Skills

ETCS Level 2 experience

Rail S&TCS domain knowledge

System design coordination

Interface control documents (ICDs)

Client-facing communication

V&V testing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Engineer designation or eligibility

Tools

Signaling design documentation tools

RAM/requirements tools

Systems engineering tools

Job description

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs, analysis, and implementation of ETCS Level 1 and Level 2, including onboard, wayside, and central control components, with strong knowledge of LRT S&TCS systems, project environment, and client and operator needs.
• Analyze project requirements at the ETCS subsystem level to provide complete and effective solutions.
• Actively participate in the design phase of the ETCS engineering cycle, including requirements specification and design.
• Prepare specific technical documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements and applicable regulations.
• Create and review 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 systems, 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 documentation 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, including 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; coordinate and design 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor 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 towards 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.

Compensation: CAD 150000 – CAD 200000 per year.

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