Civil/Systems Interface Specialist

ACCIONA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a skilled Interface Coordinator to lead the supervision and coordination of interface deliverables for Canadian railway infrastructure projects. The role involves coordinating systems, civil, and utility interfaces with designers, contractors, and third-party stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in systems integration for transportation projects, a strong background in interface management, and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in systems integration and interface management on transportation, railway, or transit projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction activities on complex projects (LRT experience is a strong asset).
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline as a minimum requirement.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering, interface management, requirements management, and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, review, and control interface deliverables produced by designers, contractors, subcontractors, and third parties.
• Lead and coordinate interface meetings with systems, civil, architectural, utility, municipal, and third-party stakeholders.
• Monitor interface activities and ensure deliverables meet project schedules.
• Review interface documentation for completeness, safety, reliability, constructability, and compliance with requirements.
• Prepare and present interface status reports and risk/decision updates to project leadership.
• Maintain interface registers and action-tracking logs across the project.

Skills

Systems integration

Interface management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication and facilitation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

IBM DOORS/DOORS NG

CAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates.

ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, delivering innovative, forward-thinking solutions in over 40 countries. We’re proud to be shaping some of the most complex and transformative infrastructure projects in North America.

In partnership with Metrolinx, ACCIONA is playing a key role in the design and construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), a 9.2-kilometre westward addition to Toronto’s Line 5 light rail transit network. This major infrastructure project includes seven new stations and installation of rail and systems under a progressive design-build model.

Beyond its technical scope, the ECWE project represents a significant investment in sustainable urban mobility, expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 5,800 tonnes annually and eliminate over 6.5 million vehicle trips each year when combined with the full Line 5.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team on a complex, high-value project that supports long-term regional growth and environmental sustainability.

Coordination and Supervision of Interface Deliverables

• Supervise, review, and control interface deliverables produced by designers, contractors, subcontractors, and third-party stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate interface meetings involving systems, civil, architectural, utility, municipal, and third-party infrastructure representatives.
• Monitor interface activities and ensure interface deliverables are submitted in accordance with project schedules.
• Review interface documentation for completeness, safety, reliability, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.

Interface Coordination and Integration

• Coordinate interfaces between systems disciplines and civil works including stations, guideways, tunnels, structures, utility corridors, and roadway infrastructure.
• Review conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs to ensure interface requirements are properly incorporated.
• Facilitate resolution of design conflicts between systems and civil disciplines.
• Maintain interface registers, interface agreements, and action tracking logs.
• Coordinate technical requirements and interface resolutions with municipalities, utility companies, agencies, and third-party asset owners.

Review and Approval Process

• Manage, track, and close interface review comments in coordination with project stakeholders and the Contracting Authority.
• Coordinate the review and acceptance of interface management documentation.
• Support design review processes and ensure interface requirements are addressed prior to design approvals.

Reporting Preparation

• Prepare regular interface status reports and presentations.
• Communicate interface risks, decisions, actions, and resolution status to project leadership.
• Maintain records of interface meetings, technical decisions, and stakeholder agreements.

Risk Management

• Identify interface-related risks and opportunities and coordinate mitigation strategies with project teams and risk management personnel.
• scalate unresolved interface issues that may impact scope, schedule, cost, safety, or operational performance.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 3-5 years of experience in systems integration and interface management on transportation, railway, or transit projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction activities on complex projects (LRT experience is a strong asset).

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering, interface management, requirements management, and configuration management.
• Understanding of railway systems and civil infrastructure integration.
• Knowledge of design review processes and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Experience maintaining interface registers and tracking interface actions.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS or DOORS NG.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with CAD and Bluebeam.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and facilitation abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis.