System Engineer

Position Overview

The System Engineer will play a key role in the design, integration, and validation of complex railway systems, ensuring that all subsystems—signalling, rolling stock, communications, power, and control—work together safely and efficiently. This role requires collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-performing rail infrastructure and technology solutions across Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering

• Develop and manage system requirements, specifications, and architectures for railway projects (e.g., signalling, train control, traction power, communications, and SCADA systems).
• Ensure alignment between operational needs, technical design, and safety requirements.
• Conduct system-level analyses including performance, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
• Manage interfaces between multiple subsystems and suppliers to ensure seamless integration.

Project Execution

• Support the full project lifecycle—from concept design to commissioning and acceptance testing.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard analyses, and safety assurance activities.
• Develop and maintain system documentation such as interface control documents (ICDs), verification and validation plans, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with project managers to identify risks, propose mitigations, and ensure technical deliverables meet schedule and quality standards.

Regulatory & Standards Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada, CSA, ISO/IEC, and railway-specific standards (e.g., CENELEC EN 50126/50128/50129 or AREMA).
• Support safety certification and approvals in coordination with regulatory authorities and independent safety assessors (ISA).

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or Software Engineering (Master’s degree an asset).

Experience:

• 9-15 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably within the railway, transportation, or heavy infrastructure industries.
• Proven experience in systems engineering processes (requirements management, integration, testing, verification, and validation).
• Experience with railway systems such as CBTC, PTC, ETCS, or conventional signalling preferred.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (e.g., DOORS, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB/Simulink) considered an asset.

Certifications:

• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in a Canadian province or territory.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and safety-critical system development.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• High attention to detail, with a commitment to safety and quality.