Rail Interlocking and Signaling System Architect

Rail Interlocking and Signaling System Architect

Date: 17 Feb 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project. The GO Expansion scope includes new electric locomotives, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications, and digital systems.

Purpose:

• The Interlocking (IXL) and Signaling system is composed of Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electric, Electronic, and Software components aimed at ensuring safe movements of trains.
• The purpose of the role is to act as a Technical Expert for a Signaling project, fitting the client's needs in terms of Quality, Cost, and Delivery.

Mission and Deliverables:

• Member of the project engineering team.
• Applies processes, methods, and tools as referenced by the project plans.
• Supports the Chief Engineer and Engineering Director for identification of technical risks and definition of the system development strategy.
• Under the direction of the Project Engineering Director, and in collaboration with the Chief Engineer, System Designers, and other System Architects, ensures quality, consistency, and on-time delivery of the design and specification according to the project strategy.
• Leads the system design and specifications, defines the system architecture, and applies System Engineering techniques for:
• System Design (conceptual design through critical thinking & holistic analysis; integration of end-users, experts, and CCN recommendations; phases concurrent engineering; ensures design for testability, cybersecurity, RAM, and safety; provides interface resolution and management).
• Technical reviews & decisions.
• System Specifications (Structured system specifications; development and integration of RAM, safety, cybersecurity, sub-system, software, hardware, and V&V needs; system modelling and requirements writing, management and traceability).
• Application of verifications (document reviews, peer reviews).
• Configuration Management.
• Support project tender activities (evolutions & anomalies analysis, design & documentation support).
• Participates in material selection and procurement as required for system delivery.
• Alerts and reports on any event/risks that may impact system development.
• Participates to the program CCB.
• Keep informed of technology evolution through technological watch.
• Contributes to continuous improvement (REX: Return of Experience, process, workload estimations/metrics, …).
• Supports the Program Development Manager for workload estimations for the system design deliverables.
• Promotes the Alstom Code of Ethics and adheres to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Performance management:

• Project QCD (Quality, Cost, and Delivery) commitment.
• On-time delivery for IXL deliverables according to project planning and Document Master List (DML) (EDP - Engineering Delivery Performance).
• Defect detected on IXL (DQI - Delivery Quality Indicator).
• Cooperation and reactivity to support Root Cause Analysis Identification of contract variations (through traceability & coverage of requirements).

Requirements:

• Good analytical skills and extensive experience in signaling application design & integration.
• 10-16 years in relevant positions for railway signaling.
• Knowledge of Rail Systems, safety principles, and signaling principles.
• Knowledge of CROR, CENELEC, and AREMA standards.
• Experience in relay interlocking, computer-based interlocking, or CBTC signaling systems.
• Engineering Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• P. Eng certification or eligible.
• Knowledge of Alstom Signaling and IXL products.
• SmartLock 400, Siemens GEO, ELIXS, EBITrack knowledge.

Open-minded; Leadership, team motivator; Multi-disciplinary approach; Problem setting and problem solving; Sense of urgency; Writing skills required: clarity, rigor, and concision.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note:

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.