Rail Systems Integration Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto seeks a Rail Systems Integration Engineer to support multi-disciplinary projects in the rail and transit sector. The ideal candidate will have a professional engineering license and at least 5 years of experience in transportation projects, proficient in tools like Microstation and AutoCAD. This role focuses on systems integration processes and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Employee ownership culture

Safety and health commitment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in transit or transportation projects.
• Experience with interface management and requirements management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Systems Integration processes.
• Coordinate technical reviews of designs and plans.
• Facilitate and develop interfaces and requirements.
• Work with Systems Engineering team.

Skills

Systems Integration principles

Creative problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional engineering license

Tools

Microstation

OpenRail Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

DOORS NG

MS Office

Job description

Rail Systems Integration Engineer - ( 186593 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is looking for a Rail Systems Integration Engineer to join our Toronto office. Reporting to the Section Lead Systems, Operations and Maintenance, you will be part of the larger North America Rail and Transit Systems Team, working closely with project managers and engineering disciplines on a variety of projects in Canada and the US.

As an engineer with growing experience in the rail and transit field, you will support in the development and application of Systems Integration principles (such as requirements management and interface management) on projects. Working with a wide variety of engineering disciplines you will need to be creative, hands-on, and good at problem solving, being able to look at projects from a bigger holistic systems perspective.

You will proactively lead in undertaking systems integration processes, working closely with the Systems Integration Lead to continuously look for ways to build and improve those processes.

This position is ideal for an engineer with a broader view and understanding across multiple engineering and project disciplines (including civil engineering, architecture, track, and rail systems), as opposed to working as a specialized electrical or mechanical engineer for example.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Rail Systems Integration Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Support in the development of Systems Integration processes, and application on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Facilitate and develop interfaces, requirements, and concepts.
• Support and co-ordinate in undertaking technical reviews of designs, plans, specifications, construction submittals, testing and commissioning documents, etc.
• Support and work closely with the wider Systems Engineering team, including Systems Assurance, RAMS, and Operations & Maintenance.
• Support the development and undertaking of Verification and Validation (V&V) processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience, including exposure working on transit or transportation projects.
• An understanding of and experience with systems integration principles such as interface management and requirements management, including experience using tools such as DOORS NG, and familiarity with ISO15288 Standard would be considered an asset
• Experience working on large, multi-disciplinary projects
• Self-starter, able to work independently and lead initiatives on projects
• Adaptable to different project environments, good communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly creative, out-of-the-box approach for problem-solving

Required Qualifications

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Hands-on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting
• MS Office software experience
• Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Rail and Transit Systems

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Aug 5, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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