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.

This newly created role requires a highly motivated engineer to develop and implement ETCS Level 1 and Level 2 solutions for rail systems.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
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