Communications Designer - Rail and Transit

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• Provide technical review and oversight of design team and contractor submittals for systems including:

• CCTV, Public Address (PA), Telephony, Passenger Info Systems (PVIS), Fare Collection, DAS/VDRS Radio, Guideway Intrusion Detection System (GIDS), SCADA, and Backbone Communications Network (BCN)
• Lead and participate in technical workshops to:

• Resolve system interfaces,
• Clarify performance requirements,
• Coordinate integration with legacy infrastructure

• Contribute to the development and review of:

• Interface Control Documents (ICDs),
• Systems Integration Plan (SIP),
• Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP),
• Configuration Management Plans
• Coordinate with Systems Assurance and Testing & Commissioning teams to align FIT/SIT/IST test requirements with communications systems readiness
• Participate in site visits, factory and lab-based integration reviews, and off-site system testing environments
• Support configuration traceability and verification activities using requirements tools such as DOORS NG
• Collaborate closely with:

• Internal design teams,
• The Construction and Testing workstreams,
• The project operator and third-party systems vendors when required
• Ensure all system design packages and test documentation align with the performance and availability targets of the integrated system, contributing to a seamless transition to revenue operations

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Systems, or Communications Engineering (or related) discipline from an accredited University that is recognized by the Professional Engineers of Alberta/Ontario;
• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario (P. Eng.) or an equivalent with the ability to get a P.Eng. license is preferred;
• Minimum 7 years of relevant rail industry experience, preferably direct experience with communications systems engineering on complex, multi-system transit projects across both greenfield and brownfield environments;
• Familiarity with Systems such as Communications Systems includes SCADA, Backbone Communication Network (BCN) - Fiber Optic Infrastructure, Emergency Trip System (ETS), Intrusion Access Control (IAC), Information Display Systems (IDS), Central Alarm Monitoring System (CAMS), Operator Control Centre/Backup Operations Control Centre/ Safety Security Office (OCC/BOCC/SOO) and Rolling Stock communication systems;
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, and experience in structured interface development and system traceability

• Proven leadership and management skills;
• Ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units in a matrix organization with little to no supervision;
• Ability to perform in a lead capacity (must be able to demonstrate leadership skills/abilities through prior work experience);
• Ability to adapt well to changes in direction, priorities in a project, and deadline-oriented environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, presentation, leadership, and report writing proficiency with a strong desire and ability to collaborate in problem solving in an integrated team environment;
• Experience in a Consulting Engineering environment is an asset.

• Experience with progressive design-build or alternative delivery methods
• Involvement in Testing & Commissioning phases (including development of System Integration Test (SIT) and Integrated System Test (IST) plans and participation in readiness reviews)
• Familiarity with systems assurance disciplines such as RAM, Safety, and EMC as well as Metrolinx Design Standards and Design Manuals
• Experience with integration of communications systems in environments with active operations and interfaces with legacy system
• Exposure to lab-based integration testing environments and understanding of cutover planning strategies

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