Communications Systems Engineer

AECOM is currently seeking a Communications Systems Engineer with specialized skills in Transportation Systems, to join our multidisciplinary Western Canada Systems Engineering team and work on delivering an existing and future portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop detailed Communications sub-system designs specific to Transportation systems such as fibre optic and IP backbone networks, radio systems, integrated communications systems, passenger information systems, telephony, CCTV, intrusion and access control, SCADA, fire alarm systems, etc.
• Produce system design deliverables such as block diagrams, riser diagrams, network diagrams, equipment layouts, cable schedules, bill of materials, radio and optical link budgets, and others.
• Generate design reports for all phases of system design.
• Author test procedures and reports in support of design verification and validation during the project life cycle.
• Produce Issued for Construction drawing and document packages.
• Support and participate in the Systems implementation phase of projects, such as installation, Testing & Commissioning, Cutover, Record Drawings and final reports.
• Support procurement efforts by authoring technical requirements and specifications, performing vendor bid evaluations and supporting vendor selection.
• Work with Systems vendors until final delivery.
• Interface with other technical disciplines such as Power Supply & Distribution, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, Trackwork, Civil and others; including coordination and design of Systems interfaces, both physical and functional.
• Participate in system interface coordination and creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Perform technical review of other team members’ designs.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field (Electrical Engineering, electronics, etc.) + 4 years of relevant experience in design of Systems for rail and transit projects
• PEng or eligible
• Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer designation preferred
• Experience with transit systems in Western Canada preferred, experience in Eastern Canada an asset.
• Accustomed to operating within a multi-disciplinary project structure with responsibility for Communications sub-systems design.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited direct supervision.
• Able to multitask due to concurrent projects.
• Open to traveling for work.

Additional information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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