Senior Commissioning / Test Engineer

Amaris Consulting; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaris Consulting is seeking a Senior Commissioning / Test Engineer to lead Overhead Contact System commissioning, testing and troubleshooting on the Hurontario LRT project in Mississauga. This on-site role involves coordinating with subcontractors, internal teams and project stakeholders.

You will prepare test plans, diagnose faults and support energization, cutover and final acceptance. A degree in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant OCS experience are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of field experience in OCS or catenary commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience on rail, LRT or other railway electrification projects.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors and working with multiple project stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of North American and international OCS and electrification standards.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical background.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, site-based commissioning environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute OCS commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities on site.
• Prepare and apply test plans, procedures and acceptance criteria for the contact line system.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults affecting OCS infrastructure.
• Support system energization, integration testing, cutover and final acceptance.
• Coordinate subcontractors and work closely with project teams to keep commissioning activities on schedule.
• Track progress, risks and priority issues, then report them to the project team.
• Produce test records, snag lists, commissioning reports and record drawings.
• Follow all Health, Safety and Environment requirements in a site and construction environment.

Skills

OCS commissioning

Test planning

Energization

Fault diagnosis

Site coordination

Subcontractor mgmt

Electrical standards

HSE compliance

CAD literacy

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Job Description

Commissioning / Test Engineer, Overhead Contact System (OCS)

Amaris Consulting

is looking for a Senior Commissioning / Test Engineer with hands-on experience in Overhead Contact System (OCS) commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.

You’ll support the testing and energization phase of the Hurontario LRT project, working on site with subcontractors, internal teams and project stakeholders.

Position details

• Location: Mississauga / Brampton, Ontario
• Work model: On-site
• Contract: 12 months
• Experience level: Senior
• Required experience: 7+ years

Your responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute OCS commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities on site.
• Prepare and apply test plans, procedures and acceptance criteria for the contact line system.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults affecting OCS infrastructure.
• Support system energization, integration testing, cutover and final acceptance.
• Coordinate subcontractors and work closely with project teams to keep commissioning activities on schedule.
• Track progress, risks and priority issues, then report them to the project team.
• Produce test records, snag lists, commissioning reports and record drawings.
• Follow all Health, Safety and Environment requirements in a site and construction environment.

Your profile

• 7+ years of field experience in OCS or catenary commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience on rail, LRT or other railway electrification projects.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors and working with multiple project stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of North American and international OCS and electrification standards.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical background.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, site-based commissioning environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Assets

• Railway OCS linesperson or catenary certification.
• Experience on P3 or DBFOM transit projects.
• Working-at-height certification.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence.
• Experience reading electrical drawings and using CAD tools.

Key skills

• OCS and catenary commissioning, testing and troubleshooting
• Test planning, procedures and acceptance testing
• Energization and cutover activities
• Electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis
• Commissioning planning and site coordination
• Subcontractor and interface management
• OCS and electrification standards
• Health, Safety and Environment compliance
• CAD literacy

Expected Compensation Range

70K-120K. The final compensation offered will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience, skills, and qualifications, in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements.

Canadian Experience Requirement

No Canadian work experience is required for this position. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of previous Canadian experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

No Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All stages of the recruitment process are conducted by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Statement Regarding Job Vacancy

This position is an Job creation, created to support ongoing project needs.

Recruitment Process & Feedback Timeline

Candidates will receive feedback on their application within a maximum of 45 days from the date of application or from their most recent interview stage.

Why choose us

• An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
• An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
• A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
• A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting, part of Mantu is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call

Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews

(the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study

Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!