Communications Designer - Rail and Transit

The Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a Communications Designer to join our Rail &Transit team, located at any WSP office. Reporting to the Systems Design Manager, you will work with the Lead Communication Engineer and the Systems team to support the systems delivery team on a major urban rail extension project, involving the integration of new-build infrastructure with legacy transit systems. You will be responsible for the oversight of contractor submittals, systems design reviews, and the technical assurance of critical communications subsystems throughout the design, integration, and commissioning lifecycle. You will be supported by management to develop work plans and professional skills to become a strong leader in the consulting environment.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely goodpeople who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Provide technical review and oversight of design team and contractor submittals for systems including:
  • CCTV, Public Address (PA), Telephony, Passenger Info Systems (PVIS), Fare Collection, DAS/VDRS Radio, Guideway Intrusion Detection System (GIDS), SCADA, and Backbone Communications Network (BCN)
• Lead and participate in technical workshops to:
  • Resolve system interfaces,
  • Clarify performance requirements,
  • Coordinate integration with legacy infrastructure
• Contribute to the development and review of:
  • Interface Control Documents (ICDs),
  • Systems Integration Plan (SIP),
  • Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP),
  • Configuration Management Plans
• Coordinate with Systems Assurance and Testing & Commissioning teams to align FIT/SIT/IST test requirements with communications systems readiness
• Participate in site visits, factory and lab-based integration reviews, and off-site system testing environments
• Support configuration traceability and verification activities using requirements tools such as DOORS NG
• Collaborate closely with:
  • Internal design teams,
  • The Construction and Testing workstreams,
  • The project operator and third-party systems vendors when required
• Ensure all system design packages and test documentation align with the performance and availability targets of the integrated system, contributing to a seamless transition to revenue operations

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Systems, or Communications Engineering (or related) discipline from an accredited University that is recognized by the Professional Engineers of Alberta/Ontario;
• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario (P. Eng.) or an equivalent with the ability to get a P.Eng. license is preferred;
• Minimum 7 years of relevant rail industry experience, preferably direct experience with communications systems engineering on complex, multi-system transit projects across both greenfield and brownfield environments;
• Familiarity with Systems such as Communications Systems includes SCADA, Backbone Communication Network (BCN) - Fiber Optic Infrastructure, Emergency Trip System (ETS), Intrusion Access Control (IAC), Information Display Systems (IDS), Central Alarm Monitoring System (CAMS), Operator Control Centre/Backup Operations Control Centre/ Safety Security Office (OCC/BOCC/SOO) and Rolling Stock communication systems;
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, and experience in structured interface development and system traceability

Additional qualifications:

• Proven leadership and management skills;
• Ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units in a matrix organization with little to no supervision;
• Ability to perform in a lead capacity (must be able to demonstrate leadership skills/abilities through prior work experience);
• Ability to adapt well to changes in direction, priorities in a project, and deadline-oriented environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, presentation, leadership, and report writing proficiency with a strong desire and ability to collaborate in problem solving in an integrated team environment;
• Experience in a Consulting Engineering environment is an asset.

Preferred experience:

• Experience with progressive design-build or alternative delivery methods
• Involvement in Testing & Commissioning phases (including development of System Integration Test (SIT) and Integrated System Test (IST) plans and participation in readiness reviews)
• Familiarity with systems assurance disciplines such as RAM, Safety, and EMC as well as Metrolinx Design Standards and Design Manuals
• Experience with integration of communications systems in environments with active operations and interfaces with legacy system
• Exposure to lab-based integration testing environments and understanding of cutover planning strategies

WSP est l'une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Notre mission est d'assurer la pérennité de nos villes et nos environnements.

Notre équipe compte plus de 65 000 membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de 12 000 personnes impliquées dans tous les domaines; de l'assainissement de l'environnement à la planification urbaine, de l'ingénierie de bâtiments emblématiques à la réalisation de réseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles façons d'extraire des ressources essentielles et développons des sources d'énergie renouvelables pour l'avenir.

Chez WSP :

• Nous accordons une grande valeur à nos employés et à notre réputation.
• Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
• Nous sommes axés sur l'avenir et remettons en question le statu quo.
• Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons.
• Nous soutenons une culture d'autonomie et de responsabilisation.

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