Rolling Stock Engineer

Systra; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a Rolling Stock Engineer to act as technical lead for rolling stock studies, procurement and maintenance projects involving locomotives, wagons and related equipment across North America. You will lead design solutions and coordinate with clients to meet performance and profitability goals.

The role includes developing maintenance facilities, writing technical specifications, and managing project execution with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering is required.
• Membership in the Ordre des Ingenieurs du Quebec is a must.
• 10–15 years designing, manufacturing or maintaining NA rolling stock.
• Ability to define maintenance equipment from operational needs.
• Strong written and spoken French and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead rolling stock studies and design solutions aligned with client needs and project requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and support procurement activities.
• Oversee inspections, testing, acceptance, and commissioning during equipment delivery.
• Develop maintenance recommendations and specify workshop equipment.
• Manage project execution, proposals, client relations and business development.

Skills

Rolling stock design

Maintenance facilities design

Technical specifications

Procurement support

Client relations

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical or industrial)

Membership in Ordre des Ingenieurs du Quebec (OIQ)

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

The Rolling Stock Engineer will act as technical lead for rolling stock studies, procurement and maintenance projects as well as for rolling stock maintenance facilities design and maintenance equipment acquisition projects.

May also act as project manager on assigned rolling stock projects, with the objective of ensuring that the delivered results meet and surpass the customer’s expectations and project profitability targets are met.

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead rolling stock studies and design solutions aligned with client needs and project requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and support procurement activities for rolling stock and shop equipment.
• Oversee inspections, testing, acceptance, and commissioning during equipment acquisition and delivery.
• Develop maintenance recommendations, design maintenance facilities, and specify workshop equipment.
• Manage project execution, prepare proposals, support client relations, and contribute to business development.

Profile/Skills

Education: An engineering degree, preferably in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering, is minimum requirement for this position. Membership in the ‘Ordre des Ingenieurs du Quebec’ is also a requirement. Any additional degrees in other disciplines such as administration, business or management would be an asset.

Years of experience: Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in the design, manufacturing or maintenance of North American diesel freight or passenger locomotives, freight wagons and passenger rolling stock.

Technical skills:

• Proven experience in the functional design of rolling stock maintenance facilities.
• Ability to define and specify maintenance equipment based on operational requirements.
• Familiarity with light rail vehicles, electric locomotives, and track maintenance equipment is an advantage.
• International consulting experience related to rolling stock projects is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience may be considered.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal qualities:

• Aptitudes for team work on multidisciplinary projects.
• Able to work independently, sometimes under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be proficient at writing clear technical reports and proposals.
• Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally for short term assignments.
• Leadership and grow the business.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

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