Signalling Engineer
7 days ago
Job Number
31245
Country of work
Singapore
Region
N/A
Position
Signalling Engineer
Minimum Education
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To fill by
N/A
Salary
No salary listed
Number of vacancies
1
Specialty
ENGINEERING
Job Description
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- Designing signalling layouts and systems, including track circuits, interlocking systems, and automatic train control (ATC).
- Specifying hardware and software for signalling equipment like signals, switches, and train detection systems.
- Ensuring systems comply with safety standards (e.g., CENELEC, IEC).
- Overseeing the installation of signalling equipment on-site.
- Conducting testing and validation to ensure proper functionality.
- Certifying systems for operation in collaboration with safety assessors and regulatory bodies.
- Developing preventive maintenance schedules for signalling equipment.
- Diagnosing and resolving faults in signalling systems to minimize operational disruptions.
- Upgrading aging systems to meet modern standards or integrate with new technologies.
- Designing fail-safe systems to ensure trains stop safely in case of a failure.
- Conducting risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Ensuring adherence to national and international railway signalling standards.
- Integrating signalling systems with other technologies like traffic management systems (TMS) or autonomous train operations.
- Implementing modern systems such as the European Train Control System (ETCS) or Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC).
- Collaborating with civil engineers, rolling stock engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Managing timelines, budgets, and procurement for signalling projects.
- Exploring new technologies like digital or satellite-based signalling systems.
- Adapting systems to support high-speed rail, urban transit, or freight applications.
Skills Required:
- 15-20 years of experience.
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of signalling principles, circuits, interlocking, and control systems.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze and resolve system faults effectively.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with railway safety standards and certifications.
- Communication Skills: Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Software Knowledge: Proficiency in CAD tools, signalling design software, and programming where applicable.
- Research institutions or regulatory agencies.