Job DescriptionThe Senior Project System Design Specialist will perform system design, signaling design, analysis, modelling and simulation to specify communication-based train control systems. They will develop and define system design features to meet Customer requirements, analyze and evaluate designs to verify compliance with system technical requirements, and develop system and subsystem requirements. They will create block design, interlocking control tables, and application database for software subsystems, analyze system performance, and prepare associated technical contract deliverables. The incumbent is accountable for performing the design work correctly, within cost and schedule limits, and may lead a group of system engineers on a Project or Product.Key AccountabilitiesTechnical:Convert Customer requirements into conceptual designs; prepare documentation by performing operational analyses, simulations, and technical trade‑off studies; create current or modify existing concepts; prepare system, subsystem, and interface requirement specifications; prepare an Operational Concept Document; design signaling components such as signaling principles, block design, interlocking control tables, safe braking model, performance analysis, headway simulations, application database design; support bids and proposals, including customer compliance assessment, gap analysis, architecture design, simulations, trade‑off studies, and estimation; present technicaldesigns and reports to stakeholders; define or update processes and standards; support implementation of signaling designs according to standards; interface with software, hardware, and IVVQ teams to resolve issues; lead technical discussions and solution presentations; develop strategies to align project teams and promote efficient solution development; monitor workloads, skills, risks,



and mitigation plans.Management:Supervise contractors and system specialists; define tasks, coach, monitor progress, and set priorities; provide work package descriptions and estimates; prepare and deliver regular status reports for stakeholders; encourage processimprovement initiatives.Safety:Promote a safety‑first culture; embed safety considerations in design processes to resolve defects early.Key RequirementsEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Design Engineering, Physics or equivalent; at least 12 yearsof experience with complex systems such as URS Systems.Specialized Knowledge:Communications‑based train control; railway signalingexpertise; requirements engineering and systems design; system modelling.Preferred Qualifications:Domain knowledge of automated train control systems; proficiency in systems engineering principles and practices; knowledge of modern software engineering methods, tools, and practices; familiarity with systems development life cycle; excellent technical writing, verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to persuade or align customers; proficiency with tools such as DOORS or Polarion; rail signaling knowledge desirable; strong organizational and planning skills.Compensation and BenefitsBase salary: $130,000 – $169,000 per year.Health, dental and vision plans – 100% company‑paid.Retirement savings plan with company contribution and match.Company‑paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, holiday closures, personal emergency leave days and sick days.Maternity/Parental/Adoption top‑up pay.Annual incentive plan.Company‑provided life insurance, STD, and Employee Assistance Plan.EEO StatementWe welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Project System Design Specialist - $130,000 - $169,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas
📍 Winnipeg