Rail Signalling Engineer: OSCA 243332

Develops systems used to signal and control trains, including equipment on tracks, computer networks and fail-safes. Controls railroad traffic by coordinating between systems and rail companies to keep trains operating safely and smoothly.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Designs, implements and solves technical problems with rail signalling systems
• Provides technical advice and retrofits existing signalling systems to update them, either in response to regulations or to improve efficiency and performance
• Ensures that the rail signalling design conforms to all safety, environmental, construction, commissioning and operational requirements
• Prepares and reviews the signalling design with appropriate solutions to satisfy customer specifications, such as signalling arrangement plans, power calculations, headway signalling spacing calculations, and circuit designs
• Engages with stakeholders to discuss rail signal plans and prepares case studies to understand specifics of signalling installation
• Oversees the maintenance and operations of rail signalling equipment, and investigates equipment faults
• Assists the construction team with on-site signalling equipment installation, testing or commissioning
• Researches, develops and optimises electrical, control and signalling systems
• May oversee tender preparation, including ensuring all technical elements of the tender are coordinated between design, testing, commissioning and construction team members