Railway Signals Designer

AECOM’s Transportation business line is actively seeking a creative and highly talented Railway Signals Designer to be based in its Mississauga office. This position is to fill an existing position within the team.

The qualified candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Reporting to the S&C Manager, provide engineering, technical and management support to the Railway Signals Group.
• Produces sets of drawings, including filing and archiving of drawings, and participates in quality reviews prior to dissemination of drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, design documents and tender documents.
• Adopts project management principles and provides support to project managers.
• Assist in the preparation of design drawings for transit and freight rail signaling systems that meet customer and AECOM quality standards.
• Produces sets of drawings, including filing and archiving of drawings, and participates in quality checks prior to dissemination of drawings.
• Perform first level checks for electrical designs.
• Experience coordinating multi-office team design projects.
• Experience with project management principles.
• Experience with proposal and report writing.
• Railway experience with knowledge of CPKC, CN or AREMA standards.
• Entry-level experience with project financial reporting systems, accounting principles, spreadsheets, report writing, and basic knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation.
• Assist in the preparation of computer-aided design (CAD), Micro Station, AutoCAD drawings for transit and freight rail signaling systems that meet customer and AECOM quality standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Software).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related experience in transportation and/or electrical/software engineering.
• Team player willing to take on assigned work with the ability to consistently set and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates analytical, technical and problem-solving skills and abilities.
• Works independently with general counsel except in complex and unusual situations.
• Some skills in the use of AutoCAD 2D and/or Micro Station, with an interest in developing this skill.
• Proficient in Excel (experience with macros is an asset).
• Basic knowledge of programmable logic control hardware and software.
• Basic understanding of relay logic.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and willingness to be involved in planning, design, and construction as required by projects.
• Willingness to work in the field and travel.
• Eligible and/or interested in pursuing professional engineering licensure with PEO when applicable. Existing registration as an Engineering Intern (EIT) with PEO is considered an asset.

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

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