Power Supply (POS) Traction Power SCADA Designer Lead

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions provider is seeking a Power Supply (POS) Traction Power SCADA Designer Lead in Toronto. The role involves managing SCADA design, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with various engineering teams and stakeholders to achieve project deliverables. With a commitment to sustainability and inclusion, Alstom offers a dynamic workplace where innovative professionals thrive.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in SCADA engineering required.
• Experience in Protection Design for substations preferred.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity measures for SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver TP SCADA and Protection Design submissions.
• Review basic and detailed design TP SCADA and Protection drawings.
• Liaise with engineering team and stakeholders for project execution.

Skills

SCADA technical analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's Degree in Project Management

Professional Engineer (PEng)

Job description

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Power Supply (POS) Traction Power SCADA Designer Lead

Date: 29 May 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion scope : new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

Alstom is seeking an Power Supply (POS) Traction Power SCADA Designer Lead. This individual will be responsible for delivering TP SCADA and Protection Design submissions.

Responsibilities

• Review basic and detailed design TP SCADA and Protection drawings and documentsfor the project, that will be delivered by the TP SCADA Techno Partner,
• Align and coordinate all TP SCADA and Protection Deliverables to facilitate a smooth integration at the NOC (Network Control Centre) and BRC (Business Resume Centre), in relation with the System teams but also with Partners and Client and Operator,
• Integrate Technical Interface requirements from internal and external stakeholders, especially with Signalling SCADA teams,
• Establish required interfaces drawings and specifications for interface management purpose
• Provide support on TP SCADA and Protection POS topics to System Engineering team
• Technical interface with Customer to define requirements at NOC and BRC
• Definition of Design inputs required to progress
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) elaboration, review and update
• Participate in collecting REX on POS design
• Deep and exhausitve reviews of TP SCADA Techno Partnerdesign submissions and ensure technical compliance (incl. suppliers BIM deliverables)
• Sign Off on Alstom deliverables related to TP SCADA and Protection

The POS team is mainly composed of on-shore located in Toronto, Canada, and off-shore part located in St-Ouen, France and Mexico.

Reporting

This position will report to the POS Design Lead.

This position will manage a team of 1-2 person and a major subcontractor

The candidate will liaise with:

• Engineering: Central Engineering and Transverse Engineering team
• Project: Project management team
• Site: Construction management team
• Customer, Consultants, External stakeholders
• Civil Works and Track works partners
• Interfacing sub-systems (Rolling Stock, Trackwork, OCS, Signalling, Civil works)
• Regional Centers

Performance Measurements

• Respect of performances of the system provided: 100%.

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or scientific subjects
• Already succesfully delivered full SCADA System design, until final comissioning
• Professional Engineer (PEng)
• Master's Degree in Project Management

Experience

• A minimum of six-seven years of experience in SCADA engineering,
• A first experience in Protection Design for substationsproject is preferred
• Experience in collaborating with System Operatoris preferred
• Strong knowledge of Canada standards and common practices
• Autonomy, motivated, initiative, innovative, team spirit
• SCADA technical analysis skills
• Knowledge of cybersecurity measures and best practices for SCADA systems to ensure system integrity and data protection.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, and project managers, to facilitate successful project execution.
• Interpersonal skills (teamwork and leadership)
• Decision-making ability
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem-solving ability
• Resilience

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.