Railway Site Quality Specialist

ALTEN Canada; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective insurance and group retirement savings plans

4 weeks of vacation starting from year one

Corporate discounts and team-building activities

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm based in Montreal is looking for a Site Configuration Management Specialist. This role involves conducting quality inspections on rail installations and brownfield environments, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and technical standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in site quality inspection, particularly in the rail industry, and be familiar with SAP. Join a collaborative environment that values growth, diversity, and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in site quality inspection with a focus on on-site inspections.
• Familiarity with rail industry standards and practices.
• Ability to work in industrial or brownfield environments.
• Motivation to grow from a site-focused role to a more project-oriented position.
• Ability to use new software, especially SAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site quality inspections to ensure rail installations meet standards.
• Conduct inspections on existing rail infrastructure with minimal service disruption.
• Prepare inspection reports and defect logs while following up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with installation teams to confirm proper setup before testing and commissioning phases.
• Support occasional night-shift operations (~25%) for configuration checks, short installation tasks, or field testing.
• Supervise specific site installation activities and coordinate field technicians and contractors.
• Monitor progress, ensure alignment with planning, and escalate deviations where necessary.
• Verify that installations match drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Provide technical clarifications to contractors when required.
• Ensure site readiness: safety compliance, materials availability, and appropriate working conditions.

Skills

Site quality inspection

Rail industry experience

Industrial environments

Use of SAP

Project-oriented mindset

Tools

SAP

Job description

Site Configuration Management Specialist

ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.

At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense, Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence shapes the future of technology and industry.

Project Context

Our client has been awarded the extension of the Montreal STM Blue Line and will act as prime contractor for the first time on this project. In addition to line extension, STM has mandated a full CBTC network migration, creating significant needs for site quality and configuration expertise.

The position is open to support these growing operational demands and to ensure rigorous site configuration, installation quality, and field supervision throughout the deployment.

Responsibilities

Site Configuration – 40%

• Perform on‑site quality inspections to ensure rail installations meet required standards and internal processes.
• Use configuration and quality tools (installer tablets, specific procedures, SAP/back‑office systems) to document, track, and validate configuration data.
• Ensure correct application of configuration processes and maintain full traceability of installation activities.
• Coordinate with installation teams to confirm proper setup before testing and commissioning phases.
• Support occasional night‑shift operations (~25%) for configuration checks, short installation tasks, or field testing.

Site Quality Inspection – 40%

• Conduct quality inspections on brownfield (existing operational) rail infrastructure with minimal disruption to service.
• Identify non‑conformities, raise quality issues, and follow up on corrective action plans.
• Verify compliance with technical standards, project requirements, and safety procedures.
• Prepare thorough inspection reports, defect logs, and follow‑up documentation.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and project teams to resolve quality deviations in a timely manner.
• Supervise specific site installation activities and coordinate field technicians and contractors.
• Monitor progress, ensure alignment with planning, and escalate deviations where necessary.
• Verify that installations match drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Provide technical clarifications to contractors when required.
• Ensure site readiness: safety compliance, materials availability, and appropriate working conditions.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in site quality inspection (on‑site inspections, quality checks).
• Experience in the rail industry.
• Experience in industrial or brownfield environments.
• Motivation to grow from a site‑focused role to a more project‑oriented position.
• Ability to use new software, especially SAP.

Why Join Us?

ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development.

As part of our dedication to employee well‑being, we provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Collective insurance and group retirement savings plans
• 4 weeks of vacation starting from year one
• Corporate discounts and team‑building activities

At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence — where endless possibilities await.

ALTEN CANADA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide a workplace where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected. Accessibility measures are available upon request during the recruitment process.