Rail Signaling Test & Commissioning Lead

ALSTOM Gruppe; Whitby; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Whitby, ON seeks a Test Leader to define, plan, and allocate testing scope across project stages. You will lead testing activities to meet health, safety, and regulatory standards while coordinating with Engineering, Verification & Validation, and Project Commissioning teams.

You will organize site tests, manage resources, and ensure compliance with system specifications and contractual requirements, driving technical leadership across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electronics or embedded systems preferred).
• 3+ years in onboard test/commissioning in railway environment.
• 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Understanding of planning and risk assessment processes.
• Knowledge of Metrolinx and AREMA standards.
• Health, safety and environment knowledge.
• Fluent in English.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Organizing T&C activities, including planning, resource allocation, and documentation.
• Ensuring compliance of signalling systems with system specifications and contractual requirements.
• Developing T&C procedures based on subsystem specifications.
• Providing technical leadership to teams and resolving technical challenges.
• Interfacing with Engineering and V&V teams to optimize site tests.
• Reporting progress, issues, and anomalies during site testing to the Project Commissioning Manager.
• Supporting the development of competency within the T&C team.
• Ensuring adherence to Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and regulatory standards.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (electronics/embedded systems)

P.Eng designation or eligibility in Ontario

Job description

Alstom in Whitby, ON seeks a Test Leader to define, plan, and allocate testing scope across project stages. You will lead testing activities to meet health, safety, and regulatory standards while coordinating with Engineering, Verification & Validation, and Project Commissioning teams.

You will organize site tests, manage resources, and ensure compliance with system specifications and contractual requirements, driving technical leadership across teams.