Control & Information Engineer – Systems Maintenance & Support

Salary: circa £53k + TfL Benefits
Location: Edgware / Various TfL Locations
Contract type: TfL

Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us within Transport System Engineering and, as well as maintaining legacy and modern assets, you’ll deliver new systems and solutions. There’s more to it than tubes, roads, buildings and bridges. This is about connecting communities and creating opportunities, so we’re ready for the 21st century and beyond.

A vacancy exists within the Road & Rail Traffic Control Systems, Control & Information (C&I) team based at Griffith house. You will report to the Senior Engineering Leader responsible for Asset Operations (AO) maintenance support and will have a proven relevant experience. You will work closely with your team & colleagues in the business and project stakeholders to define and promote the engineering solutions & opportunities.

The C&I team provide two key services: maintenance support to the existing control systems across TfL and the development of new control systems, whether that be supporting externally contracted solutions or the design, development and implementation of the team’s in-house solutions.

For this position your day-to-day activities will be assisting with the support of signal control & Integrated communications software systems as part of an onsite / remote maintenance support team. You’ll make sure assets are safe, working and compliant; develop your own solutions; and be a trusted source of engineering advice to your colleagues & other key stakeholders.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent understanding of signalling control software system engineering concepts, ideally with experience in both legacy and modern control and customer Information solutions
• Experience of fault finding, analysis and corrective actions in a rail, communications, electrical or software type environment
• An understanding of IP telecommunication networks & Cyber Security concepts
• Experience in implementing control system design software solutions or their maintenance in operations
• Essential to have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team but also to work independently where appropriate
• Delivery of projects through the complete life cycle; concept to operational service, using your knowledge of governing standards and industry best practice

Qualifications & Licences

• Degree or HNC in Electrical & Electronics, Software, Telecommunications or similar subjects with an aptitude for practical & innovative engineering solutions
• An IRSE licence 1.3.260 Signalling Electronic Tester is desirable, but not essential

It’s also important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy as well as your technical expertise. So, come and bring your passion as an Engineer to TfL.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process
Please apply using your most recent CV and Cover Letter. Word format preferred and do not include photos or images.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 5th March 2023 @ 23.59

Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel