Rail Signalling Engineer

Description

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.

Description

Design, develop, implement and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems used for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power, and develop systems used to signal and control trains.

Tasks include

• 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