Railway Communication Systems Senior Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Railway Communication Systems Senior Engineer based in Sacramento. You will be a key member of Arup’s engineering team on the California High Speed Rail, Track and Systems contract, working collaboratively within the Communications Team with colleagues from our partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or two communication sub-disciplines (depending on your specific expertise)
• Deliver preliminary designs in your communication sub-disciplines area(s) ensuring full compliance with the Quality Management process
• Provide the technical requirements to enable the procurement of suitable vendors to supply the communication systems
• Review the detailed designs from the communication systems vendors and oversee the installation and testing of these systems
• Lead the client engagement in your sub-discipline area(s)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering
• Experience working directly with clients in a leadership role
• 10 years of rail communications experience with deep knowledge in one or two communication systems sub-disciplines
• Strong preference for candidates who have been involved in a rail systems project from beginning to end and who have direct experience of the practical issues that arise during installation, testing & commissioning and entry into service
• Proven understanding of the application System Safety Certification processes and RAMS
• Knowledgeable in railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA, MIL-STD, IEEE and EN
• Engineering Concepts, including Design, Verification & Validation, and System Integration
• Professional Engineer designation in California or equivalent is an asset
• Demonstrable understanding of owner/client capital project drivers and priorities
• Basic understanding of construction project procurement approaches, project schedule and cost estimate documents is preferred

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Self-awareness and the ability to articulate technical subject matter clearly and succinctly

Skills

• System Safety Certification processes and RAMS
• Railway standards such as CENELEC, AREMA, MIL-STD, IEEE and EN
• Design, Verification & Validation, and System Integration

Benefits

• Profit Share
• Flexible Working
• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually)
• Health and Welfare Security
• Learning Opportunities
• Opportunities to Have an Impact