ACOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on improving infrastructure worldwide. This role is part of the Signals Canada team in Markham.

Senior ETCS Engineer – Signals Canada

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

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

- 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 setting, 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

- 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.

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.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office locatio

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