Discipline Engineer

Location: Central London
Salary: Circa GBP55,000
Grade: MMG-J (grade progression)
Duration: 24 month fixed term contract

The closing date for applications is 21 st September 2017 at 23:59

Job Purpose
The Discipline Engineer will take on an integral role within the Deep Tube Upgrade Programme (DTUP) that will deliver a comprehensive modernisation of four LU deep tube lines. They will work on the technical development and delivery of the operational control systems elements of the Railway Control System project. This control system will provide centralised control and monitoring of station and track based equipment such as: CCTV, customer information, train systems and traction power control and others.

These systems will be delivered into a new operational control centre to provide a highly integrated control & communication solution in four new control rooms. The candidate will need extensive experience in the design and implementation of control systems for the rail industry or other industries where an operational strategy is highly dependent on industrial control systems (e.g. Chemical Plants, Emergency Services).

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver operational control system work packages, managing own time and work load to achieve this.
  
• Evaluate, select and apply appropriate solutions to operational control systems related issues.
  
• Provide technical support to the engineering team leader, when preparing technical specifications, reports, safety plans, architecture definitions, interfaces with legacy systems and evaluating operational requirements.
  
• Develop system requirements in conjunction with other DTUP engineering teams to design and develop key system interfaces.
  
• Taking the technical lead on scope and quality for assigned work packages, working with project management, project engineering and contracted design teams.
  
• Support project management teams in the development of programme schedules, cost estimates and risk forecasts.
  
• Maintain and develop close links with the systems integration team, safety team, operations team and other discipline engineers to ensure effective delivery of engineering or technical services.
  
• Maintain an understanding of, and manage as necessary, interfaces for the assigned work packages.
  
• Maintain an awareness of emerging technologies and their potential application to the railway.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Skills

• Analytical, with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
  
• Ability to interoperate stakeholder requirements and articulate appropriate design solutions while understanding the wider risks associated with the work.
  
• Ability to build effective working relationships, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally and to influence.
  
• Ability to provide technical guidance to large size teams in time sensitive and complex projects.
  

Knowledge

• Relevant structured training to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
  
• Must have extensive knowledge in the design, installation, testing and handover of control and communication systems on an industrial scale.
  
• Chartered Engineer Status or qualifications leading to Chartered Status is required together with membership of an appropriate professional institution
  

Experience

• Considerable experience in a technical role developing (throughout all stages of the design cycle) industrial control systems encompassing:
  Development of, or response to, project scopes or tenders; procurement process; system design; project delivery; FAT and SAT; installation works; assurance processes and an awareness of engineering safety management, electronic security and RAM.
  
• Strong stakeholder management skills are required, and an ability to extract and manage user and sponsor project requirements.
  

Experience of multiple other systems / disciplines ideally including:
Control room design, SCADA systems, communication systems, CCTV systems, network design, traffic management systems, HV power control, HMI Design, signalling systems, Human Factors.

Applications

To apply please attach a cover letter and an up-to-date CV. Your cover letter should be no longer than 1 side of A4 and outline why you have applied for this position and why you would be an ideal candidate.

Please think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description and ensure your CV reflects the requirements of this role. You may also use the 'additional documents' section in your online application to attach a more detailed profile that is specifically relevant to the role you are applying for.

TfL offers an outstanding benefits package including (but not limited to):

• 30 days annual leave, plus minimum 8 statutory days
  
• Final salary pension scheme (contributory)
  
• Annual Season Ticket Loan scheme
  
• MyTfL - access to a range of retail, travel and other discounts and concessions
  

Eligibility - Internal employees:

• Probation:
  In line with our Resourcing Policy (Feb 2014), internal employees are required to complete their probationary period before applying for internal TfL positions. Please ensure you have successfully completed your probation before submitting an application for this role, otherwise your application may be withdrawn.
  Formal warnings:
  Internal employees with any current formal warnings are not eligible to apply for internal TfL vacancies until expiry of the warning. Ineligible applications may be withdrawn. Details of what is defined as a current formal warning can be found on Source:
  If you are applying for the secondment please seek approval from your hiring manager before applying.
  
  Candidates wishing to apply for this role as a possible secondment opportunity should ensure they have approval to be released from their substantive post.