SCADA & DWRR Design Specialist

Acciona S.A; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health Spending Account

EFAP and benefits package

Learning and development

RRSP matching

Discretionary bonus

Share purchase program

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a SCADA & DWRR Design Specialist to support design, integration, and interface activities for major infrastructure projects in Canada. You will assist with design deliverables, coordinate interfaces, and ensure compliance with project requirements and safety standards.

The role requires 3–6 years of experience in SCADA/DWRR systems, a relevant engineering degree, and strong collaboration with designers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to enable successful system integration.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in SCADA & DWRR design for railway or major infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• Knowledge of interface management, systems engineering, V‑lifecycle, requirements and configuration management.
• Familiarity with IBM DOORS or DOORS NG to trace contract mandates to design evidence.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); CAD and Bluebeam familiarity.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities; capable of coordinating with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SCADA & DWRR design and interface deliverables with designers and subcontractors.
• Review design documentation for safety, reliability, integration, and constructability.
• Track deliverables and monitor compliance with project schedules.
• Assist Design Lead in coordinating technical activities and design reviews.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain action logs and meeting records.
• Support RFIs, DCNs, and FCNs reviews related to SCADA & DWRR systems.

Skills

SCADA & DWRR knowledge

Interface management

Systems engineering

V‑lifecycle

Requirements management

Configuration management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS/DOORS NG

CAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, delivering innovative, forward‑thinking solutions in over 40 countries. We’re proud to shape some of the most complex and transformative infrastructure projects in North America. In partnership with Metrolinx, ACCIONA is playing a key role in the design and construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), a 9.2‑kilometre westward addition to Toronto’s Line 5 light rail transit network.

The SCADA & DWRR Design Specialist is responsible for supporting the design, integration, interface, and delivery activities associated with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed Wireless Radio Relay (DWRR) systems for the project. The role assists with the preparation, review, coordination, and tracking of SCADA & DWRR design and interface deliverables while ensuring compliance with project requirements, technical standards, safety objectives, and schedule commitments. The Design Specialist works closely with the Design Lead, designers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to support successful system integration and project delivery.

Coordination and Supervision of Design and Interface Deliverables

• Support the review and coordination of SCADA & DWRR design and interface deliverables produced by the Designer and subcontractors.
• Participate in meetings with designers, technical advisors, suppliers, subcontractors, and third‑party technical experts.
• Track deliverables and support monitoring of compliance with project schedules.
• Review design documentation and identify potential issues related to safety, reliability, integration, and constructability.
• Assist the Design Lead with coordinating technical activities and design reviews.

Design Coordination and Integration

• Support reviews of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design documentation related to SCADA & DWRR systems.
• Coordinate design information between SCADA & DWRR systems and other project disciplines.
• Review design packages to verify inclusion of cable routing, fiber and cable connections, power requirements, equipment layouts, installation details, and integration requirements.
• Assist with the review of subcontractor design submissions and shop drawing documentation.
• Support coordination activities to ensure SCADA input/output signals and interfaces are identified, documented, and confirmed.

Subcontractor & Interface Management

• Support coordination activities with subcontractors, suppliers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Track, monitor, and assist in closing CRR comments in coordination with the Design Lead, Contracting Authority (CA), and third‑party reviewers.
• Maintain interface registers, action logs, and issue tracking documentation.
• Assist in coordinating interface resolutions and stakeholder feedback.

Review and Approval Process

• Support the evaluation of RFIs, DCNs, and FCNs related to SCADA & DWRR systems.
• Review subcontractor shop drawings, product data sheets, software release notes, and design documentation.
• Assist with design review and approval activities.
• Support compliance verification and documentation management activities.

Reporting Preparation

• Prepare regular progress reports and status updates.
• Track design actions, issues, risks, and interface activities.
• Maintain records of meetings, technical decisions, and design reviews.

Risk Management

• Identify potential technical and interface‑related risks.
• Support development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Escalate issues to the Design Lead when impacts to scope, schedule, safety, performance, or integration are identified.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 3-6 years of experience working in projects/activities related to SCADA & DWRR systems design in railway or major infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems preferred).
• Demonstrate knowledge of SCADA & DWRR systems.
• Knowledge of interface management, systems engineering, V‑lifecycle, requirements management, and configuration management.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS or DOORS NG to trace contract mandates down to the design evidence.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with CAD and Bluebeam.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate activities with subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• Proactive problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Salary and Benefits

This role offers an annual base salary in the anticipated range of $100,000 - 130,000 CAD, with compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, this role includes a total rewards package that supports employee well-being, development, and long‑term growth, subject to company policies and applicable provincial employment standards. These benefits include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Group benefits and EFAP from your start date, with premiums paid by ACCIONA
• Health Spending Account
• Learning, development, and internal career opportunities
• RRSP matching
• Performance‑based discretionary bonus
• Share purchase program

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ACCIONA is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our differences strengthen us and that we should reflect the communities we serve in our workforce. We are also committed to creating an accessible and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and we will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request. If you require a disability‑related accommodation at any stage in the recruitment or selection process, please contact Jeremy Lawson [e-mail]. We will work with you to meet your needs. We use AI in our recruitment process. ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis.