Engineer or Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Homewood
Posted on: September 18, 2024
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Job Description:
At CN,everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can
expect an interestingenvironment where you're part of making sure
our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the
economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and
opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize
hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to
thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together
as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work
we do matters. Join us!Job SummaryThe Engineer or Senior Officer,
Signals and Communication Design is responsible for Signal Design
and is in charge of modifying existing or designing new signal
circuits for railway Centralized Traffic Control (CTC). The role is
accountable for all aspects of safe and effective design of
circuits, hardware and software for highway crossing and wayside
signalling projects with focus specifically on the crossing
infrastructure design, estimating and material logistics.
Furthermore, the role understands and applies all government
standards and regulations per published documents and to meet
location-specific requirements.Main ResponsibilitiesProject Design
and Estimating--- Perform the role of primary engineer for signal
design projects, including handling and controlling project
budgets, schedules, and quality--- Perform the role of principal
design checker for in-house and contractor circuit design---
Develop overall design concepts for projects and monitor progress
of signal design contractors--- Coordinate with wiring vendors with
work order requests for Signals and Communication (S&C)
projects--- Work with the S&C material coordinators to ensure
approved work orders are converted to Purchase Orders (POs) as well
as all other supporting crossing material is being processed and
ordered as requiredField and Technical Support--- Provide field and
technical support to install and maintain crossing warning systems
functions within the railway--- Act as a technical resource for
other department personnel in the area of signal design for
installation and construction functions within the railwayWorking
ConditionsThe role has standard working conditions in an office
environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday with
intermittent periods of overtime. The role is partially performed
outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
and requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical
incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be
able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress.
The role requires minimal travel (10%) within the assigned
territory.RequirementsExperience--- Between 3 to 5 years of
experience in the following areas:o Designing or testing signal
circuits for CTC, interlocking and highway-railway grade cross
warning system locations as well as estimating signal design
projectso Scheduling and reviewing projects to ensure they meet
government regulations, American Railway Engineering and
Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) and CN's S&C standardso
Programming logic controllers using Boolean or Ladder logico
Computer aided drafting software (CAD) and Bentley MicroStation
CONNECT Edition and Microsoft
ProjectEducation/Certification/Designation--- Associate or
Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronic, Systems
Engineering or Engineering TechnologyCompetencies--- Communicates
with impact--- Applies critical thinking--- Knows the business and
stays current on industry needs--- Demonstrates agility and drives
change--- Considers environmental impacts in every decision and
action--- Identifies potential safety and security risks---
Collaborates with others and shares informationTechnical
Skills/Knowledge--- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)---
Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) or Transport
Canada (TC) standards, rules, and regulations--- Knowledge of AREMA
railway standards and recommendationsAbout CNCN is a world-class
transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy,
to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely
transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources,
manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America
every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and
Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500
mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to
community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is
committed to programs supporting social responsibility and
environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on
safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and
supply chain excellence to deliver results.CN is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant
positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color,
sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an
individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or
without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under
consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a
regular basis, as communication is primarily made through
email.
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