Senior Communications Engineer/Designer (Permanent Contract- Direct Hire)

SENER Canada is currently seeking a Senior Transit Communications Engineer/Designer to join our Transportation Systems Rail & Transit team, located at our Toronto office. Reporting to the Communications Lead, the candidate will be familiar with one or more of the following systems: fibre optics, networking, Public Address and Variable Messaging System (PA/VMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), CCTV, Access Control Systems, Telephony. You will work with a team of Senior Engineers, designers, and technologists to develop robust, reliable communication system designs for some of the largest projects in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Elaborate BOM and BOQ reports for the projects;
• Perform and review various design calculations, reports and construction submittal reviews.
• Perform field investigations and inspections and evaluate existing conditions on communications and security systems, including communicating design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Design wayside cable plant and routing of conduits and ducts.
• Provision of on-site construction and commissioning technical support.
• Serve as technical liaison with clients for Communications work.
• Participate in formal engineering review processes.
• Support planning, design, and construction phases of projects.
• Produce verification/validation plans and procedures and participate in telecommunication systems troubleshooting;
• Perform system technical design of various communications systems including Infrastructure (Fibre & Copper), Communications spaces, IT Networking (IP WAN, LAN and WLAN), Access Control, Public Address Systems, Telephony (VoIP & Analog), Radio (DAS & VDRS), PA, SCADA, Passenger Information Display System, Fare Collection System.
• Review project documents for quality and accuracy.
• Contribute to system integration activities and provide Interface Control Documents for the telecommunication system internal/external/third-party interfaces;
• Maintain cost control and quality control for assigned projects.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary and final electrical designs on communication systems projects.
• Perform telecommunication systems technical reviews for design submissions and respond to technical inquiries;
• Transit Communications systems design.
• Develop Design documents including Plans, Technical Specifications and Estimates for improvement of Transit projects.

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients on a technical and interpersonal level.
• Excellent soft skills including communication, interpersonal, presentation, leadership and report writing proficiency with a strong desire and ability to collaborate in problem-solving within an integrated team environment.
• Experience in the investigation, planning and supervision of construction works and/or maintenance activities in operational facilities
• Current knowledge of industry or regulatory standards and study criteria pertinent to ICT systems engineering ensuring compliance of design work with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures.
• CCNA, BICSI RCDD and similar certifications would be considered an asset.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (or the experience necessary to attain this);
• A degree/diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering from a recognized university or college.
• Min. 4 years of demonstrated design and engineering experience in the Railway or similar heavy industries such as energy or infrastructure.
• Capable of writing reports, reviews, spreadsheets, proposals, cost estimates and contract documents.
• Master’s Degree or higher in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering from an accredited University will be considered an asset;
• Experience in the design, specification, installation, expansion and optimization of Communication systems and associated infrastructure.
• Excellent attitude towards safety and a demonstrated ability to comply with the safety requirements
• Excellent design abilities in railway-related telecommunication systems and proven knowledge and extensive experience in system engineering principles.
• Full Driver's License and owned vehicle.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in telecommunications, data communications and radio systems;

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience in a diverse and inclusive team of international industry experts.
• Continuous learning and development by way of transparent knowledge transfer by global railway experts.
• Spanish classes.
• Make a difference by being part of a team fostering sustainable mobility.
• Opportunity to be part of an international organization shaping the rail transportation landscape in Canada.