Senior Equipment Integration Specialist, defence sector– National

SNC-Lavalin; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services organization in Montreal is looking for a Senior Equipment Integration Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for large defence projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in equipment engineering, a P.Eng. designation, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders in both English and French. This position offers competitive benefits and a hybrid working culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous time-off policies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in equipment engineering, with at least 5 years in a defence or military context.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.
• Experience with defence procurement and technical risk assessments.
• Eligible for Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering assessments of military equipment.
• Oversee the acquisition and integration of defence equipment.
• Provide expert input on equipment specifications and testing protocols.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams on equipment modernization projects.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian defence regulations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering

Tools

Digital engineering tools (e.g., CAD, PLM, FEA)

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Equipment Integration Specialist will join the Engineering Management practice within the Technical Professional Organization (TPO) of Engineering Services Canada. The Senior Equipment Integration Specialist will play a lead role in the delivery of Engineering Services on large and complex projects (generally Class 3 & 4 projects) within the Defence market portfolio.

Reporting to the Director of Operations of the Engineering Management practice, the Senior Equipment Integration Specialist will provide advanced technical leadership in the design, evaluation, and lifecycle management of projects related to military equipment and systems. You will support the growth of the Defence Portfolio within AtkinsRéalis Canada by working closely with such clients as Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and defence partners to provide our services in support of ensuring operational readiness, safety, and innovation in equipment engineering.

Your role

Technical Expertise

• Lead engineering assessments, design reviews, and performance evaluations of military equipment including vehicles, weapons systems, sensors, and support equipment.

Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the acquisition, integration, maintenance, and disposal of defence equipment in accordance with DND policies and NATO standards.

Engineering Support

• Provide expert input on equipment specifications, testing protocols, and failure analysis.

Project Leadership

• Manage multidisciplinary teams on equipment modernization and sustainment projects.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with Canadian defence regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with DND, CAF, OEMs, and allied defence organizations to align engineering solutions with mission needs.

Market Growth

• Work closely with our Market leaders to grow AtkinsRéalis Canada’s portfolio within the Defence market.

Win Work

• Evaluate business opportunities in collaboration with the various Market Leads and participate in business development activities.
• Lead or collaborate in the preparation and/or review of proposals in conjunction with the Market and the Proposal Management Team.
• Engage with clients, seek for commercial opportunities and guide your team in delivering exceptional service to our clients.

About you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in equipment engineering, with at least 5 years in a defence or military context.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada.
• Experience with defence procurement, equipment trials, and technical risk assessments.
• Eligible for Secret (Level II) or Top Secret (Level III) security clearance.
• Familiarity with Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTOs), NATO STANAGs, and DND engineering frameworks.
• Experience with digital engineering tools (e.g., CAD, PLM, FEA).
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

*This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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