Communications Rail Systems Design Lead

Description

• Develop and maintain relationships with key delivery partners and service providers for communication systems equipment and solutions.
• Apply lessons learned and advise on necessary corrective actions for ongoing projects.
• Lead the communication systems design elements of project bids including oversight of conceptual design and budget development.
• Manage the development of communication system designs, specifications, installation, and testing plans for compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Contribute to the development, adoption, and implementation of Systems Engineering processes and practices in Mott MacDonald’s North American Rail Systems Practice.
• Engage with end clients as and when necessary.
• Lead the communication systems elements of project delivery within Mott MacDonald Canada, including interfacing with related systems and infrastructure design teams together with management of project resources and budget.
• Provide technical support to project teams at all stages of the Project life cycle.
• Provide technical advisory and input to clients in the development of system requirements and contract documents for communication system aspects of rail projects.

Requirements

• ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems)
• 15 - 20 years’ design, specification, installation, or maintenance of communication systems with significant experience in passenger rail and transit or major public infrastructure projects.
• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and English fluency.
• Good interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi- disciplined team.
• Knowledge of System Engineering Lifecycles as defined in IEC/IEEE 15288 - awareness of different lifecycles and experience with the implementation of lifecycle approaches to real projects
• Professional Engineer designation in Ontario or BC (or eligible for license)
• Able to interface with domain specialists, design managers and construction project managers, in a competent professional manner.
• Able to hold competent technical and business discussions with Clients and business partners.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Science (preferably Electrical/Computer/IT or Systems Engineering).
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and System Integration management as applied to major railway infrastructure projects / technology development and implementation projects.
• Experience with management and coordination of multiple aspects of communications systems design in the delivery of rail or complex infrastructure projects, including the following subsystems:

Benefits

• Backbone Fibre Optic Infrastructure

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance