Interlocking Hardware Engineering Lead
ALSTOMReq ID:533297 At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Responsibilities: Delivers and manage Interlocking Hardware and signalling bungalow engineering designs, including equipment and rack layouts, electrical schematics, wiring and termination drawings, hardware configurations, Bills of Materials / Quantities and interface documentation. Assesses monthly engineering progress and generates internal reporting covering action-plan progress, deliverable status, budget, forecast, risks, issues and recovery actions. Plans and schedules Interlocking Hardware Engineering activities as per Alstom System and project requirements, ensuring that resources, budgets and deliverables are aligned with programme milestones. Reviews and signs off Interlocking Hardware and bungalow designs, including equipment layouts, electrical schematics, wiring and termination drawings, power distribution, hardware configuration and associated design documentation. Manages Mark-ups and ensures that “as-built” drawings and “as-installed” hardware configurations are in place before revenue service. Creates and reviews Interlocking Hardware Bills of Quantities / Bills of Materials and updates them as per project requirements. Supports first article inspections and obtains approvals from the client/end user. Ensures traceability to applicable system, signalling and project requirements. Leads tendering/target pricing and estimation activities for the Interlocking Hardware and bungalow engineering scope, including technical solutions, engineering estimates, resource requirements, schedules, assumptions, risks and inputs to bids and project change requests. Leads, manages, organises and plans the activities of the Interlocking Hardware Design Team. Coordinates the hardware engineering scope with the client, Project Manager, System Engineering, Interlocking Software, Installation, Testing and Commissioning, Safety, Quality and other interfacing disciplines. Ensures readiness and maturity of Interlocking Hardware design deliverables before release for procurement, manufacturing, installation, integration and testing. Captures lessons learned (REX) from Interlocking Hardware and bungalow design activities and reports on the resulting actions. Familiarity with railway interlocking hardware, signalling bungalow equipment, signaling electrical power distribution, equipment racks, I/O interfaces, wiring and termination design, and hardware testing and verification. Good communication skills and familiarity with working in a unionised environment, including the ability to lead client-facing technical discussions and coordinate with Project Management and engineering stakeholders. Able to work in the office and field under seasonal environmental conditions (fit for duty). Able to work under the safety rules outlined by site, company and industry, including engineering processes applicable to safety-critical railway signalling systems. Occasional international travel may be required. Education: Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Systems or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent education and relevant experience. P.Eng. certification or in progress is an asset. Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in railway signalling, interlocking hardware, bungalow design or engineering, including experience leading an Interlocking Hardware Design Team. Strong knowledge of railway products and services across different market segments (Urban, Mainline, Freight and Product), with strong knowledge of railway signalling, interlocking systems and associated…