Senior System Engineer Wayside

Req ID:474458

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, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion scope includes new electric locomotives, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications, and digital systems.

Purpose:

• The Interlocking (IXL) is a system composed of Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electric, Electronic, and Software components aimed at ensuring safe movements of trains.
• The purpose of the job is to identify and analyze customer and product requirements to define and design standardized IXL architectures (functional, physical, and operational) and the related configurations of the IXL equipment (pre-fitted concept) suitable for tenders, prototyping, series production, and project deployment.
• The IXL System designer participates in project deployment in case specific issues or needs are identified along the project lifecycle requiring corrective/evolutive actions on the IXL architecture and pre-fitted solutions, with a focus during the first deployment of the architecture/solution, ensuring proper verification and continuous improvement.

Key accountabilities:

• In cooperation with Project IXL leads / PrEM / project development team:
  • Capture customer requirements.
  • Capture all internal and external interfaces of the IXL system.
  • Capture the complexity of the yard layouts to be managed by the IXL system.
  • Capture the environmental/climatic installation conditions of the IXL system.
  • Identify the trackside equipment to be controlled and detected and the application conditions related to trackside engineering.
  • Identify migration needs to be satisfied by the IXL solution (in case of brown-field project).
  • Evaluate space constraints for the installation of the pre-fitted configurations of the IXL solution.
  • Consider work methods constraints for the installation of the pre-fitted configurations of the IXL solution.
  • Capture IXL product application conditions.
  • Capture IXL product functional features and capabilities.
• Project solution definition:
  • Define, among the available Alstom range of products or their evolutions, the components of the IXL system to satisfy customer requirements.
  • Define and lead the design of the pre-fitted solution of Central Interlocking Computer, Remote Area Controllers, and Safe HMI Clients in terms of racks and cubicle housing, internal cabling, power supply needs, and interfaces towards other subsystems/equipment.
  • Lead activities for the production of documents to permit the correct assembly and off-site testing (FAT) of the project solution.
  • Define the IXL equipment breakdown (racks, electronic actuators, power supply, cabling) of the project solution.
  • Ensure application and adherence to the reference processes applicable to the solution design, methods & tools, requesting deviations whenever appropriate.
  • Ensure the design follows relevant project standards.
• Support Installation and T&C teams during the first installation of the solution and its testing. Take into account REX from the on-site activities, using them for continuous improvement of solution and documentation.
• Share and spread knowledge of the IXL system features to the project engineering community.
• Represent Alstom in front of customers, providing detailed explanations of the IXL architecture solution and features.
• Select and manage subcontractors (if any).
• Manage work packages or WP tasks assigned for the definition of new IXL architecture and pre-fitted solutions.

Educational Requirements:

• Engineering Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• P. Eng certification or in progress.
• Good analytical skills and previous experience in system design & integration are required. Alternatively, experience as Project IXL Design leader or signaling product designer is acceptable.
• Knowledge of IXL Systems, CBTC, safety principles, and power supply background.
• 5-10 years in relevant positions (systems/sub-systems application design or integration, electrotechnical product development) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signaling, aerospace, defense).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of IXL Alstom product.
• IXL application design.
• More than 10 years in relevant positions (systems/sub-systems application design or integration, electrotechnical product development) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signaling, aerospace, defense) would be a major asset.
• Ontario P.Eng, or in progress.

Competencies & Skills:

• Open-minded.
• Multi-disciplinary approach.
• Fluent in English.
• (Self) entrepreneurial.
• 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.

Job Type: Experienced