Interface Engineering Specialist

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Toronto is seeking an Interface Specialist to manage technical interfaces in the GO Expansion project. The role requires a degree in Engineering and substantial experience in system and civil engineering. Candidates with background in railway environments or interface management are preferred. This position suits individuals who are adaptable and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in System Engineering focusing on Interface Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a railway engineering environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Identify and define system interfaces relevant to civil works.
• Manage System Interface Control Documents with stakeholders.
• Ensure interface consistency and completeness by reviewing designs.
• Manage interface-related deliverables for on-time performance.
• Identify risks and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

System Engineering

Interface Management

Civil Engineering Design

Strong interpersonal skills

Fluent in English

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Job description

Date: 19 Sept 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the Job

The role of the Interface Specialist will be to identify, manage and resolve the technical interfaces within the GO Expansion project as it relates to Alstom's scope of work. This position will primiarly focus on interfaces involving civil works. This may include civil interfaces with the overhead catenary system, traction power facilities, cabling and cable containment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and define the system interfaces relevant to civil works and the Alstom internal stakeholders : interface matrix and interface register.
• Lead, contribute and manage the System Interface Control Documents (ICD), with external and internal stakeholders, to ultimetly come to an agreement of the ICD
• Identify output requirements from the ICD applicable to Alstom subsystems
• Ensure interface consistency and completeness by reviewing designs and actively participating in requirements management process
• Actively manage interface related deliverables to ensure on time performance and KPI reporting
• Manage the detailed interfaces definitionrelevant to Civil works
• Identify risks, scope gaps and grey areas and escalate as needed
• Be agile and adaptable as project scope and requirements change and as the design matures

Educational requirements

University Degree in Engineering or relevant railway/system engineering experience

Qualifications

Must meet at least one of the following:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in System Engineering with a focus in Interface Management
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a railway engineering environment
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in either a civil engineering design position

Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following experience

• Experience working in heavy rail and/or working with Metrolinx/GO Transit
• Experience working with overhead catenary systems, traction power facilities, cabling/cable containment
• Experience in interface management

Other qualifications:

• Fluent in English both verbal and writing
• Knowledge of the rail construction environment and engineering practices
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication
• Self motivated, detailed oriented ability to learn new techniques in a changing environment are desired

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.