Senior Engineering Lead, Systems Engineering Assurance

Lriw; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ontario is seeking a Senior Engineering Lead to provide systems engineering expertise for their asset management and maintenance operations. This role involves leading compliance assurance initiatives and managing technical reviews throughout the asset lifecycle. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Engineering and has experience in railway systems. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and various benefits, including a competitive pension plan.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Schedule

Parental Leave Top-Up

Lactation Accommodation

Competitive Pension Plan

Annual Learning Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Recognition of Prior Public Sector Service for Vacation Entitlements

Free GO Network Travel

Qualifications

• Experience in railway systems or related engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency in compliance assurance and auditing initiatives.
• Ability to manage technical reviews including RAMS deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the systems engineering expert for AM&M.
• Lead compliance assurance initiatives across the asset lifecycle.
• Manage technical reviews of systems assurance submittals.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Systems assurance

Railway Systems

Project management

Technical reviews

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 15288

BS EN 50126

Job description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster, and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward, and playing as a team.

In Asset Management and Maintenance, we play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective service of our transit system as the Metrolinx engineering technical authority and owner of more than $20 billion in assets, projected to grow to $60 billion by 2030.

To promote an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment, we offer:

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Parental Leave Top-Up
• Lactation Accommodation
• Competitive Pension Plan
• Annual Learning Reimbursement
• Mentorship Program
• Recognition of Prior Public Sector Service for Vacation Entitlements
• Free GO Network Travel

The Asset Management & Maintenance (AM&M) Systems Engineering Assurance (SEA) office is seeking a Senior Engineering Lead to serve as the systems engineering and systems assurance expert, providing technical advice to peers and senior management at all levels of the agency.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Systems Engineering Assurance (SEA) and leads risk-based assurance, audit, and support for asset class disciplines throughout all phases of the asset lifecycle. The position is responsible for developing and ensuring compliance with technical and asset management processes, specifications, and other requirements within its assigned area.

What will I be doing?

1. Serve as the systems engineering and systems assurance expert representative for the Asset Management & Maintenance (AM&M) organization.
2. Lead compliance assurance and auditing initiatives for agency-performed and outsourced contracts across the asset lifecycle, collaborating closely with other divisions, external stakeholders, and regulators.
3. Manage technical reviews of systems assurance submittals, including RAMS deliverables and engineering safety assurance cases, ensuring compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
4. Apply knowledge of System Engineering (SE) and Railway Systems to ensure appropriate technical and management processes are implemented in projects.
5. Identify and incorporate requirements from technical disciplines and stakeholders into project plans and deliverables, including safety-in-design, RAMS, and other engineering considerations.
6. Review, approve, or reject deviations to SEA standards and technical requirements, ensuring compliance with agency processes.
7. Support SEA activities, including compliance audits and developing corrective actions to ensure adherence to standards.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

1. Degree in Engineering and experience in the rail sector or related industry, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
2. Experience in Railway Systems or related engineering disciplines, including systems assurance, RAMS, design, testing, commissioning, verification, validation, operations, and maintenance.
3. P. Eng. designation or C.E.T. certification is an asset.
4. Knowledge of industry standards such as BS EN 50126, ISO 15288, INCOSE, and CMREA is an asset.
5. Ability to deploy project management principles, including budget and schedule controls, progress monitoring, and reporting.
6. Proficiency in technical management practices like planning, configuration management, quality management, risk management, and technical reviews.
7. Experience in vendor management, including contract negotiation and administration.
8. Subject matter expertise in the relevant asset class or systemwide functions, with leadership capability to develop others and manage contracts and MOUs.