Telecommunications Solution Architect

Techaxis, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Telecommunications Solution Architect to design end-to-end communication solutions across onboard, station, wayside and control-centre environments.

The role covers PA, PIS/PVIS, APIS, ACEDIS, CCTV, IP networks, radio, telephony, intercom, access control, passenger counting, master clock and related systems. Requires 8–10 years of telecom engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Experience designing end-to-end telecommunications solutions for rail environments.
• Knowledge of RF, fiber optics, IP networks and onboard to control-center systems.
• Familiar with interface management and interface control document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis, solution architecture and system design coordination with stakeholders.
• Lead interface management across subsystems and external systems, defining interfaces and ownership.
• Ensure design consistency and integration readiness across onboard, station, wayside and control-centre domains.
• Prepare Conceptual, Preliminary, Detailed and Installation Design for telecom subsystems.
• Participate in product selection and support purchasing for wired and wireless networks.
• Manage medium-sized projects and project teams; comfortable with test equipment.

Skills

Telecommunications engineering

Network design

RF propagation

Project management

Interface Control Documents

Communications engineering

Signal and IP networks

Technical communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Computer Engineering degree

Information Technology degree

Ontario P.Eng desirable

Railway System Engineering experience

Job description

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Telecommunications Solution Architect who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

The position is based in downtown Toronto, Ontario.

Telecommunications Solution Architect and Integration Manager responsible for the design of end-to-end communication solutions across onboard, station, wayside and control-center environments. The scope includes PA, PIS/PVIS, APIS, ACEDIS, CCTV, IP networks, radio, telephony, intercom, access control, passenger counting, master clock and associated management and control systems.

Key responsibilities :

• Requirements analysis, solution architecture, system design, technical compliance and coordination with customers, operators, engineering teams, suppliers, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Leading interface management activities across communication subsystems and external systems, including the identification, definition and documentation of functional, physical, electrical, network and software interfaces. This includes protocols, data flows, IP addressing, timing and synchronization, cybersecurity requirements, interface ownership, responsibility allocation and the preparation and maintenance of Interface Control Documents.
• The role also ensures design consistency, technical alignment and integration readiness across onboard, station, wayside and control-centre domains, supporting the resolution of interface issues and technical design decisions. The scope may be extended in the future to include system integration and commissioning support.

Accountabilities

• Plan and execute design, configuration, test and commissioning activities
• Familiar with SOWs either subcontracted or delivered in house in a leadership or contributor capacity
• Identify, analyze and manage requirements
• Identify and resolve interfaces internal and external to the Telecommunication System (e.g. Signaling, Rolling Stock, etc.)
• Architect and Integrate medium-complex telecommunications systems with particular attention to Networking and Radio technologies
• Prepare Conceptual, Preliminary, Detailed and Installation Design for each Telecoms subsystem
• Participate in products selection
• Create Bill of Materials and support Purchasing Department to order equipment in particular for the Wired and Wireless telecommunications networks
• Comfortable with medium to large size projects.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8-10 years of experience in Telecom engineering
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, terminology and trends in communications engineering including the fields of radio frequency allocations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and radio frequency field strength measurements and tolerances.
• Knowledge of fiber optics, computers, digital communications processors, servers, programming, applications, software, and hardware related to radio communications.
• Exposure to Passenger Information Systems technologies.
• Extensive working knowledge of Complex Networks design, both wired and wireless
• Extensive experience with network architecture design
• Working Knowledge of network design patterns, constraints and protocols (CCNP or equivalent certification required)
• Working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols
• Working knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios
• Prior Experience with RAMS deliverable
• Prior experience managing small-medium sized projects and project teams
• Excellent ability to use sophisticated test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes and a spectrum analyzer.
• Working knowledge of Test and commissioning processes
• Skilled in handling electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate complex technical information

Education / Qualifications

• Knowledge of telecommunications systems for the railway industry
• Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology Qualifications/ University Degree Ontario P.Eng is highly desirable.
• 2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering expertise
• Clear Criminal Background Check required