Communications Infrastructure Engineer/ Specialist

Mott MacDonald is looking to hire a motivated individual to join our growing team, to contribute to the execution of communication systems engineering and integration activities for rail and transit projects. As part of our Rail Control Systems Team, this position will provide the opportunity to contribute to the growth of our Canadian operations. This role will report to the Rail Systems lead for Western Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the communication infrastructure elements of project delivery within Mott MacDonald Canada, including interfacing with infrastructure and related systems design teams together with management of team resources and budget
• Review fibre optic backbone and communication network designs, specifications, installation, and testing plans for compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines
• Provide technical advisory and input to clients in the development of system requirements and contract documents for fibre optic backbone and communication network aspects of rail projects
• Lead the fibre optic backbone and communication network design elements of project bids including oversight of conceptual design and budget development
• Provide technical support to project teams at all stages of the Project life cycle
• Apply lessons learned and advise on necessary corrective actions for ongoing projects
• Engage with end clients as and when necessary

Candidate Specifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Science (preferably Electrical/Computer/IT or Systems Engineering)
• Minimum 5-10 years’ design, specification, installation, or maintenance of fibre optic backbone and communication networks with experience in passenger rail and transit or similar public facility/infrastructure projects
• Experience with management and coordination of multiple aspects of communications systems design in the delivery of rail or complex infrastructure projects, including the following subsystems:
  • Backbone Fibre Optic Infrastructure
  • Telephony/Intercoms 
  • Communication Networks
  • Structured cabling
  • Wireless Communications
• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and English fluency
• Good interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi- disciplined team
• Able to interface with domain specialists, design managers and construction project managers, in a competent professional manner
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and Integration management as applied to major railway infrastructure projects / technology development and implementation projects
• Knowledge of System Engineering Lifecycles as defined in IEC/IEEE 15288 - awareness of different lifecycles and experience with the implementation of lifecycle approaches to real projects

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

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