Signal Lead WCA

Requisition ID: 98318

Job Category: Infrastructure

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Signal/Train Control Engineering Manager to join our Global Rail Systems team in Mississauga, Ontario location.

In this role the ideal candidate is a results-driven engineering professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Key for this role will be the ability to work well in a team environment and develop/mentor staff. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

As a successful candidate, you will:

Develop and manage major technical programs including control of scope, schedule and budget

Produce system designs from feasibility through Issue for Construction and eventually supporting through testing and commissioning of the system

Organize, manage, and inspire staff to achieve program objectives

Manage owner and stakeholder interests

Present ideas, concepts and details to owners, contractors, and others.

Coordinate and build partnerships both internally with HATCH and externally with partners to achieve goals

Review work of others and provide detailed and constructive commentary in a professional setting

Work with others to promote HATCH and develop opportunities for new work

Lead regional Signal team to develop training, competency management schemes, quality documents and process, and technology improvements/innovations

You bring to the role:

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline with Master’s or PhD preferred

Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain one in 6 months.

IRSE license strongly preferred

Ten (10) years of experience in the rail signaling industry globally with at least two years of non-sales related Canadian experience preferred

Five (5) or more years of experience in a senior technical role with major rail supplier

Five (5) or more years of multidisciplinary project experience such as planning, project management of multidisciplinary project(s)

Experience with freight rail/mainline rail, commuter rail, metro and LRT signaling

Detailed knowledge of and experience with the design and implementation of relay based track circuits, ATC, ATP, ATO, ETCS/ERTMS or PTC, grade crossings and/or CBTC signaling including but not limited to modeling and simulations, preliminary design, detailed design, RAMS, programming, field testing, and V&V.

Preferred experience with multi-vendor equipment

Demonstrable experience in specification development, engineering procedure development, standards development, financial management, estimating, etc

Knowledge of and experience with various operating rules

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written, including technical writing) is required.

Demonstrable experience in training, mentoring and developing staff and educating clients in all aspects of signal/systems engineering

The following skills/experience is a plus:

CAD tools (AutoCAD/MicroStation), BIM tools (Civil 3D and REVIT)

Analysis and modeling tools such as SATS, PROVER, VitalSim, TrainOps

Experience in field testing and integration

Knowledge of current Cyber Security practices

Certified Systems Engineering Professional

Project management experience

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference

Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Top employer

What we offer you?

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.