Rail System Project Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Project Coordinator for Transit Systems in Markham. This role involves overseeing multi-disciplinary teams to ensure complex transit projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience and strong technical knowledge of rail systems. Join us to make a significant impact on transportation infrastructure development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in systems coordination and project management in rail transit projects.
• 5 years’ experience with complex transit systems infrastructure.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on transit system projects.
• Manage project status and work plans with clients.
• Maintain communication with all project stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Risk Management

Technical Knowledge of Rail Systems

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

"We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the rail and transit systems lead, the primary focus of the role will be responsible for coordinating multi-disciplinary teams responsible for supporting the delivery of complex projects on time, within budget and with quality results. The candidate will plan, organize, monitor, and oversee one or more projects in conjunction with PMO. Projects may include technical advisory, system design, and construction administration. Types of projects may include subway, light rail, commuter rail or freight rail infrastructure, new or expanded and other associated transit works.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate amount the leads in multi-disciplinary projects including Transit Systems Engineers, Systems Designers, Inspectors, constructors and other staff as required.

• Help the project manager and discipline leads through the successful completion of medium to large complex projects.

• Coordinate to collect project status from discipline leads including review comments and resolutions.

• Support PMO to prepare project work plans and schedules and obtain management and client approval.

• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status and project quality, and proactively resolve issues.

• Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities and technical agencies, and the public.

• Keeping the stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables and meet the project schedule.

• Proactively track, analyze and report on actual performance against the plan, and prepare reporting, both for clients and as part of internal reporting processes; and

• Other duties as assigned. "

  " Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Working knowledge of Signaling, Train Control, Traction Power Substation, OCS, SCADA, CCTV, FO, WiFi, Radio and familiar with IEEE, AREMA, CROR, FRA, CENELEC and MIL.

• Working knowledge of signaling and train control products from major suppliers (e.g. Thales, Alstom, Siemens, Bombardier etc.)

• Familiar with railway operators and their procedures such as Metrolinx, CN/CP, VIA, TTC, Edmonton Transit and Calgary Transit.

• Familiarity with all commonly used project delivery models such as DBB, DB, P3 and AFP.

• Experience in project planning, risk management, cost estimation, and schedule management, and methods of analyzing and reporting project performance on financial and other KPIs.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to project management, clients and public representative.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience and competence in clear, concise and tactful communication with senior management, clients, peers and staff.

• Adaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change.

• Strategic and critical thinking and decision-making skills along with negotiating skills within a context of political sensitivity and conflicting interests; and

• Proficiency with project management software tools.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field & Licensed Professional Engineer.

• 10 years’ systems coordination and project management experience in rail and transit project; concurrently managing issues, scope and quality while supporting projects to successful completion within the cost and time requirements.

• Most recently 5 years of experience with complex transit systems infrastructure, including light rail, subway and commuter, power facilities, passenger stations and associated infrastructure.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. "

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Markham

Organization: BC-1605 Transpt-CA Ontario GTA

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 06:06:11

Req ID: REQ2500028F