Lead OCS Design Engineer – Rail & Transit

SYSTRA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada seeks an experienced OCS Lead to drive overhead contact system design and delivery for rail and transit projects in Canada. You will coordinate across Traction Power, Signaling, Communications, Civil/Structural, and Utilities, ensuring compliant, buildable solutions from concept through commissioning.

You will review designs, mentor junior staff, and interact with clients and regulators, leveraging CAD tools and a deep knowledge of Canadian standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• P.Eng designation in Canada (or eligibility to obtain).
• At least 10 years of railway experience in OCS design and implementation.
• Experience as an OCS Engineer in the design phase, with expert consultancy during feasibility, preliminary, detailed design, and constructability assessment.
• Experience with OCS structural calculations in Canadian Context.
• Excellent leadership, coordination and communication skills.
• Proficiency in software used for OCS design, such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Commissioning supervision experience is advantageous.
• Preference for Light Rail Transit (LRT); heavy rail/High-Speed rail experience advantageous.
• Fluency in English; French advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive OCS design and delivery for rail/transit projects.
• Coordinate OCS interfaces across Traction Power, Signaling, Communications, Civil/Structural, Trackwork, Stations/Architectural, and Utilities.
• Review and approve OCS designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Sign off project documents (reports, drawings, calculations).
• Ensure compliance with CSA, AREMA, EN, IEC standards and client requirements.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Review contractor submissions and provide technical responses and clarifications.
• Generate design reports for all design phases.
• Participate in installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Support management of System Interfaces and ICDs; cost estimates and schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure QA/QC processes.

Skills

OCS design

Railway experience

Leadership

Coordination

MicroStation

AutoCAD

English fluency

French (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering

P.Eng designation in Canada or eligibility

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

SYSTRA Canada seeks an experienced OCS Lead to drive overhead contact system design and delivery for rail and transit projects in Canada. You will coordinate across Traction Power, Signaling, Communications, Civil/Structural, and Utilities, ensuring compliant, buildable solutions from concept through commissioning.

You will review designs, mentor junior staff, and interact with clients and regulators, leveraging CAD tools and a deep knowledge of Canadian standards.