Signalling Design Engineer

Salary: €42k – €77k (commensurate with suitable qualifications and experience)

Job type: Full-time and Fixed Duration/Purpose

(Plus relocation or non-resident package as applicable)

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team producing safety-related signalling design deliverables at a principle and system level in accordance with appropriate railway standards, technical constraints, and safety legislation.
• Design the hardware and data requirements for signalling control systems
• Preparation of technical documents and specifications associated with signalling projects including scheme plans and control tables
• Leading small design teams and the production of design packages of safety-critical railway signalling systems to include modern electronic interlockings, train detection systems, train protection systems, computer-based train control systems, and various PLC based applications.
• Assist in the mentoring and development of junior engineering and technical staff
• Interact with other experts and peers to problem solve and identify technical conflicts
• Ensure technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of signalling system work.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (level 8) or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or relevant technical discipline
• At least 5 years’ experience in an engineering role, ideally in a railway signalling design environment
• Solid understanding of railway signalling equipment & systems including signals, points, train detection systems, train protection systems, level crossings, PLC based applications. Relay, SSI or other interlocking types.
• Knowledge of interlocking principles
• Able to produce electrical and electronic circuits, data sheets and specifications
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning, scheduling & organisational skills
• Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with customers and colleagues
• Working knowledge of computer-aided drafting software (Autocad, Micro-station) is desired.