S&C Ingénieur essais et mise en service (VIE)

Alstom; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom Montreal seeks a full-time VIE S&C Test and Commissioning Engineer to lead on-site testing for S&C subsystems. You’ll deploy baselines, configure software, virtual machines, databases, networks, and firewalls; perform tests, produce reports, and apply cybersecurity standards.

You’ll collaborate with installation, engineering, and subcontractors to resolve anomalies and implement corrective actions. The role requires a mix of software deployment, test execution, and cybersecurity skills,

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, telecommunications, networks, cybersecurity, electronics, automation, or a related field
• Experience with system testing, troubleshooting, software deployment, or validation of complex IT systems
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux environments
• Familiarity with virtual machines and virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
• Understanding of databases and SQL language
• Knowledge of computer networks including TCP/IP, VLAN, routing, ports and protocols
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot firewalls and rules
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles such as access control, system hardening and network segmentation
• Proficiency in network diagnostics with tools like Wireshark
• Experience deploying software baselines and analyzing logs and traces
• Proficiency in Excel for activity tracking and KPIs
• Fluency in French and English
• Willingness to work night shifts, weekends and travel during project phases

Responsibilities

• Drafting test procedures based on contractual requirements
• Preparing test books according to approved procedures
• Deploying software configurations and managing virtual environments
• Executing subsystem tests and producing reports
• Analyzing anomalies using system logs and diagnostic tools
• Implementing corrective actions with engineering teams
• Ensuring cybersecurity requirements are met during activities
• Updating tracking tools and producing progress KPIs
• Providing regular progress reports to the S&C Test & Commissioning Manager

Skills

French-English fluency

Windows & Linux

VMware/Hyper-V

SQL databases

Cybersecurity basics

Networking (TCP/IP, VLAN)

Firewalls & rules

Wireshark

Excel & KPI tracking

Test & commissioning mindset

Education

Degree in CS, ICT, networks, cybersecurity, electronics, automation

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Wireshark

Job description

Company: Alstom

Location: Montreal, QC, CA

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time VIE S&C Test and Commissioning Engineer in Montreal, Canada, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates.

You’ll play a key role in the preparation and execution of on-site testing for S&C (Signalling & Low Voltage) subsystems, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, project strategies, and company policies. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (installation teams, engineering teams, subcontractors), analyze system anomalies, and contribute to the implementation of corrective actions, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of deploying baselines and configuring software, virtual machines, databases, networks, and firewalls, but also performing tests, producing reports, and applying cybersecurity standards.

We’ll look to you for:

• Drafting test procedures based on contractual requirements
• Preparing test books according to approved procedures
• Deploying software configurations and managing virtual environments
• Executing subsystem tests and producing related reports
• Analyzing anomalies using system logs and diagnostic tools
• Implementing corrective actions in collaboration with the engineering team
• Ensuring cybersecurity requirements are met during all activities
• Updating tracking tools and producing progress KPIs
• Providing regular progress reports to the S&C Test & Commissioning Manager

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in computer science, telecommunications, networks, cybersecurity, electronics, automation, or a related field
• Experience or understanding of system testing, troubleshooting, software deployment, or validation of complex IT systems
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux environments
• Familiarity with virtual machines and virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
• Understanding of databases and SQL language
• Knowledge of computer networks, including TCP/IP, IP addressing, VLAN, routing, ports, and protocols
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot firewalls and communication rules
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles such as access control, account management, system hardening, and network segmentation
• Proficiency in tools like Wireshark for network diagnostics
• Experience deploying software baselines and analyzing logs, network traces, and error messages
• Proficiency in Excel for activity tracking and KPI generation
• Fluency in French and English
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and occasional travel during project phases

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our collaborative and inclusive working environment

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.