Communications Systems Design Lead

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is looking to hire a motivated individual to join our growing team, to lead develop, support, and lead 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, including recruiting, leading, and mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development opportunities. This role will report to the Rail Systems Practice Lead for North America.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the communication systems 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 communication system 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 communication system aspects of rail projects
• Lead the communication systems design elements of project bids including oversight of conceptual design and budget development
• Contribute to the development, adoption, and implementation of Systems Engineering processes and practices in Mott MacDonald’s North American Rail Systems Practice
• 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
• Develop and maintain relationships with key delivery partners and service providers for communication systems equipment and solutions
• Engage with end clients as and when necessary

Candidate Specification:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Science (preferably Electrical/Computer/IT or Systems Engineering)
• Minimum 10 - 15 years’ design, specification, installation, or maintenance of communication systems with significant experience in passenger rail and transit projects
• Professional Engineer designation in AB preferred
• 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:
  • CCTV/Video Management Systems
  • Intrusion/Access Control
  • Telephony/Intercoms 
  • Radio/DAS/Wi-Fi
  • Backbone Fibre Optic Infrastructure
  • Communication Networks
  • SCADA
  • Wayside safety and security systems
  • INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification is desirable
• 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
• Knowledge of and experience with applying CPTED principles for safe and secure design of systems and facilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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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Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

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