Senior System Engineer Wayside

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transport networks is seeking a Senior System Engineer Wayside to play a crucial role in the development of innovative solutions for Canada's public transit systems. The successful candidate will work on the design and implementation of interlocking systems, ensuring safe train movements while collaborating with diverse teams. This position offers a chance to contribute to greener mobility solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in complex, normative environments (railway signaling, aerospace, defense).
• Experience in system design & integration, or as Project IXL Design leader or signaling product designer.
• Knowledge of IXL Systems, CBTC, safety principles, and power supply.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze customer and product requirements for IXL architectures.
• Define project solutions by selecting components and producing documentation.
• Support installation and testing teams during project deployment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Clear writing skills

Open-minded

Multidisciplinary approach

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering or related fields

P. Eng certification or in progress

Job description

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Req ID: 474458

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system and doing so with a globally ranked Top Employer. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is working to transform collective mobility in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, hiring for hundreds of roles. The scope includes new electric locomotives, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications, and digital systems.

Purpose:

• The Interlocking (IXL) system comprises Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electric, Electronic, and Software components to ensure safe train movements.
• The job involves identifying and analyzing customer and product requirements to define and design standardized IXL architectures (functional, physical, operational) and configurations suitable for tenders, prototyping, series production, and deployment.
• The IXL System Designer participates in project deployment, addressing issues or needs during the lifecycle, ensuring proper verification and continuous improvement.

Key accountabilities:

• Work with Project IXL leads, PrEM, and project teams to:
• Capture customer requirements and system interfaces
• Assess yard layout complexities and environmental conditions
• Identify trackside equipment and application conditions
• Determine migration needs for brown-field projects
• Evaluate space and work method constraints for pre-fitted configurations
• Define product functional features and capabilities
• Define the project solution by selecting components from Alstom's range, designing the physical solution, and producing assembly/testing documentation.
• Support installation and testing teams during project deployment, incorporating lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Share knowledge of the IXL system features with the engineering community and represent Alstom to customers.
• Manage subcontractors and work packages related to IXL architecture development.

Educational requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering or related fields
• P. Eng certification or in progress
• Experience in system design & integration, or as Project IXL Design leader or signaling product designer
• Knowledge of IXL Systems, CBTC, safety principles, and power supply
• 5-10 years in complex, normative environments (railway signaling, aerospace, defense)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of IXL Alstom products and application design
• Over 10 years in relevant roles in complex environments
• Ontario P.Eng or in progress

Competencies & Skills:

Open-minded, multidisciplinary approach, fluent in English, entrepreneurial mindset, problem-solving skills, sense of urgency, and clear, concise writing skills.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Join us if you’re ready for the challenge!