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Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us within Transport System Engineering and, as well as maintaining legacy 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.
The Role
Vacancies exist within the Road & Rail Traffic Control Systems, Control & Information (C&I) team for engineers with an interest in signal control, automated control or process control. Enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and an aptitude for logical thinking are key attributes for the positions. You will report to one of the Senior Engineering Leaders and work closely with other engineers within the team in a variety of roles.
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 in-house team control systems design & development.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- An understanding of signal control, automated control or process control in an engineering environment
- A good understanding of electrical principles
- Principles of IP telecommunication networks
- Practical hand on experience of engineering solutions, factory or site, in a rail, communications, electrical or software type environment.
- Ability to communicate engineering concepts to non-expert audiences at all levels of the business
- Ability to effectively engage with and influence stakeholders
- Ability to identify and evaluate options, including cost and timescale implications
- Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the team but also to work independently where appropriate
- Degree in Electronics or Telecommunications or similar subjects with an aptitude for practical & innovative engineering solutions or equivalent relevant experience
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 at 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
Think carefully about how the advert relates to your experience and cover this in your CV and cover letter. Word format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Use the latter to tell us how your existing skills, knowledge and experience match the description above as shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the criteria for the role.
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
- 75% reimbursement 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
