Ethan Williams
Victoria
Summary
Highly adaptable individual with extensive global experience, bringing a flexible approach and meticulous drive to achieve desired outcomes. Started industry journey through an apprenticeship program in the UK, obtaining a Diploma in Engineering and gaining valuable design experience in the railway signalling sector. Worked on projects extending the life of signalling infrastructure and connecting communities. Specialized initially in British Route Signaling and expanded expertise to Egyptian and Australian rail projects. Currently based in Victoria, Australia, with valuable experience in Victorian signalling principles and active contributions to rail projects in Queensland and Western Australia. Developed soft skills through involvement in Interface Management and Office Operations cover.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Sunshine Cost Rail Line, Assistant Designer
Arup
07.2023 - Current
- Signalling scheme development with focus on ETCS Level 2 solutions.
- Production of technical literature for scope outline.
- Application of mathematical principles to support layout feasibility.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new CAD software AutoCAD in areas as needed.
Gippsland Line Upgrade, Assistant Designer
Arup
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Drafting of modifications to electrical circuitry in response to technical queries.
- Active involvement in lesson learnt workshops to enable efficient project delivery in subsequent design stages.
- Effective team communication to enable successful work delivery in a fast paced environment.
Morley to Ellenbrook, Assistant Designer
Arup
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated ability to learn new skills in areas of Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance discipline to effectively carry out the project role.
- Utilised effective team communication, written and verbal, to provide an inter-discipline interface for the management of project technical requirements.
Alexandria Metro, Assistant Designer
Arup
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Development of signalling scheme layouts, for tender purposes, showcasing the use of a CBTC solution with 3-aspect route signalling for degraded operation.
- Demonstrated use of technical literacy to draft scheme layouts in Microstation V8i CAD software and produce technical memos for pricing determination.
Moss Side LC LE - Assistant Designer
Arup
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed the signalling circuit design to facilitate life extension works at Moss Side station.
- Demonstrate ability to adapt by utilising a hybrid design process for the project.
- Worked with site based teams to efficiently resolve design queries demonstrating effective oral and written communication.
Hindlow Ground Frame, Assistant Designer
Arup
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Development of signalling scheme plan to show necessary design details for the re-instatement of Hindlow ground frame along the a route utilising token block working.
- Demonstrated his knowledge of electro-mechanical principles with respect to railway signalling.
Markle LX/ East Linton, Assistant Designer
Arup
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Application of signalling tools and mathematical calculations to support the upgrades to Markle level crossing and the new station at East Linton.
- Produced signalling layout plans using Alstom Plans software.
- Produced technical documentation demonstrating effective written communication.
- Actively provided design production timescales to the relevant project personnel for project tracking purposes.
- Developed an automation tool to reduce time spent on menial design tasks.
Fort William LE, Assistant Designer
Arup
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed signalling layout drawings using Alstom Plans CAD software to outline scope of signalling asset life extension works.
- Demonstrated skills to adapt design following scope changes in a fast paced project timeline.
- Effective communication skills led to quick resolution of identified problems.
Norton SB Abolition, Assistant Designer
Arup
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Produced technical documentation demonstrating effective written communication.
- Incorporated design alterations to affected circuit design following inter disciplinary reviews.
- Demonstrated effective teamworking skills to efficiently update as-built design and return to the record custodian within the project timescales.
Portobello Re-lock, Assitant Designer
Arup
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed signalling scheme layouts to reflect the renewal from GEC to CBI interlocking solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to design concise drawings that showed ongoing parallel projects.
- Worked with multiple discipline leads to effectively communicate proposed designs and amend to resolve issues where possible in my design noting requirements associated with signalling.
- Produced technical documentation to effectively capture oral communication in written form.
Reston Station, Assistant Designer
Arup
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Developed signalling scheme plans using Alstom Plans software to demonstrate the required changes to the existing line following the addition of a new station at Reston.
- Applied approved tools to support the reposition of signalling equipment.
- Drafted technical documentation demonstrating effective written communication.
- Drafted circuit design alteration to facilitate the new signalling layout.
- Worked effectively with the team to produce high quality design in a timely manner.
Liverpool St Platform Extension, Assistant Design
Arup
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Produced the detailed design of electrical circuits to facilitate the new track layout following changes due to the extension of platforms.
- Worked with relevant parties to determine the extent of correlation previously conducted in order to inform the scope of our correlation activities.
- Developed bill of materials to enable timely acquisition of signalling equipment.
- Demonstrated the ability to quickly integrate with the team to meet tight deadlines imposed by the client.
CP6 Miniature Stop Lights, Assitant Designer
Arup
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Developed multiple high level signalling layouts simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Worked effectively with my design team and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure alignment with detailed design circuits.
- Applied physics to determine if the voltage drop between power supplies and equipment locations was acceptable, within tolerance, and developed new solutions when not.
PM Training Bus, Assistant Designer
Arup
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked with clients to outline the project scope working with known limitations such as the size of the bus the training facility would be housed in.
- Produced circuit design for the interface circuit element of the new mobile training facility.
- Worked with construction to resolve raised queries in a timely manner demonstrating effective communication skills and problem resolution.
Settle to Carlisle LE, Assistant Designer
Arup
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Development of signalling sketches using Bluebeam Revu CAD software to outline alterations to proposed life expired signalling equipment.
- Application of mathematics and physics principles demonstrated feasibility of new junction layout for optimised operations.
- Lead renewal plan workshops, engaging clients and contractors, to determine proposed life extension works based on site condition assessments.
Thameslink Resilience Programme
Assistant Designer, Arup
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Drafted circuit alterations to show the renewal of life expired signal heads to new Dorman LED signal heads using Bluebeam Revu and Microstation CAD.
- Communicated effectively with the internal project team to understand progress and deadlines.
- Worked effectively with the project manager to inform rework timescales as a result of our client requesting new presentational change from previously approved drawings.
Ferriby to Gilberdyke Resignalling
Assitant Designer, Arup
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Drafting and issue of interface circuits to facilitate the renewal of life expired control systems and equipment.
- Drafting of design modifications in response to technical queries raised by the contractor.
- Worked with my mentor to understand and meet deadlines for the project.
Colwich to Rugeley LE, Assistant Designer
Arup
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Drafted the circuit design for two new location case containing signalling track circuit equipment required for the renewal of life expired assets along the railway..
- Produced bill of materials to allow construction timely ordering of long lead signalling equipment.
Education
NVQ Lvl 3 - Railway Engineering Design Technician
Arup
UK06-2020
Basic Signalling Technology
Signet Solutions
UK12-2019
BTEC Level 3 - Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics
Solihull College
UK06-2019
A-Level - Physics
West Coventry Sixth Form
UK06-2017
A-Level - Mathematics
West Coventry Sixth Form
UK06-2017
A-level - Business Studies
West Coventry Sixth Form
UK06-2017
Skills
- Layout design
- Concept development
- Technical document literate
- CAD drafting (electrical circuits)
- Application of Railway Signalling principles
- Teamwork and collaboration
Years Of Experience
8
Professional Associations
Institute of Railway Signal Engineers, Licence no. 00077293
Current Position
Designer, Arup, 01/01/17
Timeline
Gippsland Line Upgrade, Assistant Designer
Arup
03.2024 - 11.2024
Direct Sunshine Cost Rail Line, Assistant Designer
Arup
07.2023 - Current
Morley to Ellenbrook, Assistant Designer
Arup
09.2022 - 08.2024
Alexandria Metro, Assistant Designer
Arup
03.2022 - 06.2022
Fort William LE, Assistant Designer
Arup
06.2021 - 02.2022
Hindlow Ground Frame, Assistant Designer
Arup
05.2021 - 05.2022
Moss Side LC LE - Assistant Designer
Arup
01.2021 - 06.2022
Portobello Re-lock, Assitant Designer
Arup
09.2020 - 12.2020
Norton SB Abolition, Assistant Designer
Arup
08.2020 - 11.2021
Liverpool St Platform Extension, Assistant Design
Arup
08.2020 - 10.2020
Markle LX/ East Linton, Assistant Designer
Arup
12.2019 - 05.2022
Reston Station, Assistant Designer
Arup
12.2019 - 11.2020
CP6 Miniature Stop Lights, Assitant Designer
Arup
09.2019 - 09.2020
PM Training Bus, Assistant Designer
Arup
12.2018 - 07.2019
Colwich to Rugeley LE, Assistant Designer
Arup
06.2018 - 08.2018
Thameslink Resilience Programme
Assistant Designer, Arup
05.2018 - 11.2018
Settle to Carlisle LE, Assistant Designer
Arup
01.2018 - 12.2018
Ferriby to Gilberdyke Resignalling
Assitant Designer, Arup
11.2017 - 11.2018
NVQ Lvl 3 - Railway Engineering Design Technician
Arup
Basic Signalling Technology
Signet Solutions
BTEC Level 3 - Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics
Solihull College
A-Level - Physics
West Coventry Sixth Form
A-Level - Mathematics
West Coventry Sixth Form
A-level - Business Studies
West Coventry Sixth Form
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