Senior Signaling Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Signaling & Train Control Senior Engineer based in our West Geography (California) to join our multidisciplinary team. You will be a key member of our San Francisco engineering team, spending significant time in our Sacramento office on the California High Speed Rail, Track and Systems contract. Your role will be instrumental in developing Arup’s business and capability in Signaling & Train Control in North America.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preliminary designs for Signaling & Train Control ensuring full compliance with the Quality Management process.
• Provide technical requirements to enable the procurement of suitable vendors to supply the signaling & train control system.
• Review detailed designs from signaling & train control systems vendors and oversee the installation and testing of these systems.
• Lead client engagement in your sub-discipline area(s).

Requirements

• Experience of delivering signaling & train control systems.
• Proven depth of knowledge in at least one of the following: Positive Train Control (PTC), European Train Control System (ETCS), Communication Based Train Control (CBTC).
• 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.
• Understanding of 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.
• Understanding of owner/client capital project drivers and priorities.
• Basic understanding of construction project procurement approaches, project schedule and cost estimate documents.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and lead design/consulting delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering.
• Experience working directly with clients in a leadership role.
• 10 years of signaling & train control experience with experience and knowledge in at least one of the following: PTC, ETCS, CBTC.
• 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.
• Understanding of owner/client capital project drivers and priorities.
• Basic understanding of construction project procurement approaches, project schedule and cost estimate documents.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and lead design/consulting delivery teams.

Skills

• Strong domain knowledge in at least one of the following: PTC, ETCS, CBTC.
• Real passion to learn and versatility to understand and apply different technologies.
• Engaging with people and creating a positive environment that encourages new engineers to join the team.

Benefits

• Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
• Comprehensive and valuable benefits program that supports health and wellness.
• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually).
• Flexible working options.
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match.

Pay

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $170,000 to $190,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.

Schedule

Not specified.