Senior OCS Engineer - Testing & Commissioning

Techaxis, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Techaxis, Inc. is seeking a Senior OCS Engineer for a light rail project based in Mississauga, Ontario.

The role requires 5–10 years in engineering and commissioning, with strong knowledge of railway systems, design processes, and on-site testing activities. Responsibilities include planning and executing tests, generating test reports, coordinating with the Commissioning Manager, and ensuring delivery meets quality, timing, and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of Engineering and Commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of the Design and Development processes, related procedures and instructions, KPIs
• Knowledge of the system, subsystems of a transportation system and related interactions, system architecture
• Knowledge of commissioning rules and standards with reference to the project and country to adhere to them and induct others on tests activities
• Knowledge of the railway environment and related risks and rules and adhere to them in planning and executing commissioning activities.
• Identification and resolution of the Contact line interfaces with main subsystems (e.g. Signalling, CW, Trackwork).
• Guarantee that the delivery of every system is achieved in compliance with engineering guidelines, quality standards, timing and cost constraints
• Ensure the Verification activities on Contact line or third rail documents, according to the V&V Plan
• Interface with the Commissioning Manager to plan test and coordinate operational activities on site
• Perform the test and issue the test report, issue non compliances according to quality procedures and remedy actions.
• Support capitalization and sharing of knowledge related to the specific Contact line (best practice, lesson learned)
• Ensure the interface with the other relevant technologies
• Ensure test planning and coordination of operational activities on site according to schedule
• % completion of activity budget with respect to the planned one in the project
• % reduction of design releases issued with respect to previous projects

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and issue test reports and manage non-compliances per quality procedures.
• Coordinate on-site test activities in collaboration with the Commissioning Manager.
• Interface with other technologies to ensure integrated system functionality.
• Ensure timely test planning and alignment with project schedule and budget.
• Support knowledge capitalization (best practices, lessons learned) related to Contact Line systems.

Skills

Engineering

Commissioning

System design

Test planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or Equivalent technical experience

Job description

One of our direct client is seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior OCS Engineerto work in on one of their light rail project. As the successful candidate your ideas for continuous improvement and creativity are welcome. The position is based in Mississauga, Ontario, CA.

Accountabilities:

• 5 - 10 years of Engineering and Commissioning expertise.
• Knowledge of the Design and Development processes, related procedures and instructions, KPIs
• Knowledge of the system, subsystems of a transportation system and related interactions, system architecture
• Knowledge of commissioning rules and standards also with reference to the specific project and country in order to adhere to them and induct other people involved on tests activities properly
• Knowledge of the railway environment and the related risks and rules and adhere to them in planning and executing commissioning activities.
• Identification and resolution of the Contact line interfaces with the main subsystems (e.g. Signalling, CW, Trackworketc.).
• Guarantee that the delivery of every system is achieved in compliance with engineering guidelines, quality standards, timing and cost constraints
• Ensure the Verification activities on Contact line or third rail documents, according to the V&V Plan
• Interface with the Commissioning Manager to plan test and coordinate of operational activities on site according to schedule
• Perform the test and issue the test report, issue non compliances according to quality procedures and purpose remedy actions.
• Support capitalization and sharing of knowledge related to the specific Contact line (e.g. best practice, lesson learned, ...)
• Ensure the interface with the other relevant technologies
• Ensure test planning and coordination of operational activities on site according to schedule
• % completion of activity budget with respect to the planned one in the project
• % reduction of design releases issued with respect to previous projects

Preferred profile is a candidate experienced in the field of Contact Line systems and as a plus in the field of the traction power or electrical systems.

Education / Qualifications:

> Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or Equivalent technical experience.

Our clients provide equal opportunities to all its employees and all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to their race, caste, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, sex, age, nationality, disability, and veteran status. Employees of our clients are treated with dignity and in accordance with their policy to maintain a work environment free of sexual harassment, whether physical, verbal, or psychological. Employee policies and practices are administered in a manner that would ensure that in all matters equal opportunity is provided to those eligible and the decisions are merit-based.