Signalingeniør/ Prosjekteringsleder Signal

We are now looking for a motivated Railway signalling engineer, who can contribute to the further development of our services, both professionally and market-wise. Are you willing to engage in new responsibilities? Read more here!

COWI has a very strong position in Norway within transportation and urban development and is experiencing a high demand for large development projects. The Transportation division consists of about 70 employees within railway disciplines, who are proud to offer a professional and well-balanced working environment. In the coming years, we will be collaborating with many of the industry’s most ambitious clients, contractors, and consultants on projects such as the Bybanen Bergen, Fornebubanen, Hamar station including new Thales Signalling System, including several other projects in Norway and abroad.
In this position, you will become part of our global team of experts. You will collaborate closely with good colleagues and the Head of Discipline. You will be responsible for designing and lead design processes in signalling projects that typically include changes to existing facilities or design of new facilities.

Furthermore you will :

• Design and lead design processes for the Railway signalling discipline, including interlocking, control, and signalling infrastructure, ensuring compliance with relevant standards (e.g., IEC 62236, EN 50126, EN 50128).
• Conduct interdisciplinary design with other railway technical fields
• Provide technical guidance and support during the design, implementation, and commissioning phases of projects.
• Ensure that all signalling activities comply with industry safety regulations, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including technical specifications, project reports, and compliance records.
• Coordination with project management in larger projects concerning time budgets, progress, and other planning
• Have overall responsibility for completing deliveries according to agreed progress and quality
• Give professional input in tendering work

The workplace can be Oslo, Fredrikstad, Bergen, or Kristiansand

Your Skills. Our Team. Together we share the future

The initial step towards progress in this role is an active interest in collaborateing with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

Furthermore you should have:

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in relevant fields such as Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Control Systems, Computer science, mathematics, or cybernetics. Documented experience and results can compensate for a lack of formal education
• Preferably minimum 3 years of experience in Railway signalling as designer, contractor
• "Signalfag for ingeniører" from Norsk Jernbaneskole, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering tools and software (e.g., CAD, project management software).
• Familiarity with Bane NORs processes for signalling systems
• Good communication skills in Norwegian or any Scandinavian language

COWI has customers and projects that may require security clearance at various levels. There may therefore be requirements for security clearance in some projects/positions.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. This means no fossil-based projects, instead we aspire to make 100 % of our revenue from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.
We value differences and development, and we cultivate an environment of belonging and fun. We believe this brings out the best in you, both at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America and India, we are currently 8000 people who contribute their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment to our projects.

What we also offer

• Excellent opportunities for personal development through a personal development plan and internal courses
• National and international collaboration across the organization and different disciplines. We have approx. 70 different professional networks and knowledge-sharing communities in COWI
• An internal mobility programme committed to supporting you in exploring opportunities in COWI
• Flexible working hours with a home office arrangement
• Competitive salary and benefits
• 26 days annual leave and paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• An active company culture with social and athletic activities, “lønningstreff” and company cabins
• Last, but not least, a good working environment. It is important for us to be generous and stand up for each other, which is also reflected in our employee surveys

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Head of Discipline Robert Ganz, RGA@cowi.com

Equal opportunity employer

We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.