Railway Signals Designer

About the role

AECOM's Transportation business line is looking for a Railway Signals Designer based in its Mississauga office to fill an existing position. Reporting to the S&C Manager, the designer provides engineering, technical and management support to the Railway Signals Group.

Key responsibilities

• Produce sets of drawings, including filing and archiving, and take part in quality reviews before drawings are disseminated.
• Assist in preparing proposals, design documents and tender documents.
• Support project managers and apply project management principles.
• Prepare design drawings for transit and freight rail signaling systems that meet customer and AECOM quality standards.
• Perform first-level checks on electrical designs.
• Assist in preparing CAD, MicroStation and AutoCAD drawings for rail signaling systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Software preferred).
• Experience coordinating multi-office design projects and writing proposals and reports.
• Entry-level experience with project financial reporting, accounting, spreadsheets and basic occupational health and safety knowledge.
• Willingness to work in the field and travel; relocation is not available.
• Eligibility or interest in professional engineering licensure with PEO; existing Engineering Intern (EIT) registration is an asset.

Required skills

• Basic AutoCAD 2D and/or MicroStation skills, with interest in developing them.
• Proficiency in Excel (macros an asset).
• Basic knowledge of PLC hardware and software and relay logic.

The employer states that sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available and that new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.