Senior Systems Engineer Rail & Transit

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 111,700 - 167,600

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Vancouver is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop and lead Systems Engineering activities. You will apply Systems Engineering techniques to ensure the successful execution of projects focused on improving transportation systems.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and a degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering. Familiarity with safety assurance methodologies and transit operators is crucial for this role.

This position offers a competitive salary between $111,700 and $167,600 annually and requires a Professional Engineer License.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years relevant experience in systems engineering.
Professional Engineer License (P.Eng.) or eligibility is required.
Demonstrated experience in conducting Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) modelling and analysis.

Responsibilities

Perform systems engineering principles including systems breakdown and integration plans.
Provide systems engineering guidance across the entire Systems Engineering V-lifecycle.
Prepare electrical schematics for wayside and on-board subsystems.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Signaling and train control systems

Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM)

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Familiarity with transit operators

Safety assurance methodologies

Education

University degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering

Tools

Systems requirements software (DOORS, JAMA)

Model-based systems engineering software (MagicDraw)

CAD or MicroStation

Job description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving - whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Think of your career as a journey? Come pave the tracks to innovation with our Transit & Rail team and provide revolutionary options for safe, efficient, and affordable transit. Be a part of this change from the first mile to the last.

The Rail and Transit team at Stantec is looking to develop, support and lead the execution of Systems Engineering and Systems Integration activities on projects executed by Stantec in North America, with responsibility for those projects occurring in Canada.

Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Systems Engineering Lead, the primary focus of the role will be to apply Systems Engineering techniques to consulting and pre-design stages of systems delivery. Our clients will appreciate your knowledge and experience in producing Systems Engineering deliverables such as system breakdown structures, requirements, V&V, interface schedules, to de-risk brownfield transit projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

Perform systems engineering principals including systems breakdown, integrations plans, interface control documents, requirements development and systems assurance.
Provide systems engineering guidance across the entire Systems Engineering V-lifecycle.
Provide preliminary and detail design of signaling & train control systems and related communication and supervisory systems.
Develop and implement safety plans, conduct safety analyses, maintain hazard logs, and establish risk acceptance criteria.
Prepare electrical schematics for wayside and on-board subsystems as well as control centre.
Ensure the design package is completed and ready for procurement and construction.
Provide technical specifications, tender package, staging and detail schedule of works.
Provide bill of materials (BOM) and specification for the signal design packages.
Prepare test procedures and commissioning plan for signal installation and operation.
Understand and follow the client’s documentation as well as regulatory codes and standards.
Provide technical data and timely support to internal and external customers when required.
Monitoring technical performance of the design and ensuring all milestones are met.
Coordinate with other discipline leads and provides proposal support as required.
Managing the quality of work in accordance with Stantec quality plan and obtaining the required technical sign-off and approvals both internally and from external agencies.
Meet job/project deadlines as determined in conjunction with the project schedule.
Perform engineering tasks according to corporate safety policies, standards, and procedures.
Lead project meetings with clients.
Duties may be modified from time to time, however it shall be consistent with the position.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Comprehensive Knowledge of IEEE, AREMA, CROR, FRA, CENELEC and MIL standards.
Working knowledge of signaling and train control systems from major suppliers (e.g. Thales, Alstom, Siemens, Bombardier and etc.).
Demonstrated experience in conducting Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) modelling and analysis.
Familiarity with control systems and communication systems.
Experience with systems requirements software (DOORS, JAMA)
Experience with model-based systems engineering software (MagicDraw)
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of systems engineering principles and best practices as outlined by the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
Demonstrated experience with systems integration.
Familiar with transit operators and their procedures such as SkyTrain/TransLink, Metrolinx, CN/CP, VIA, TTC, Edmonton Transit, Calgary Transit, Sound Transit and Bay Area Rapid Transit.
Has working knowledge of safety assurance methodologies (safety plan, hazard log, risk acceptance criteria, safety analysis, FMECA) defined for the project or system.
Has experience in developing the Safety Case argumentations.
Position may require travel or temporary relocation to customer locations as required.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office, CAD or MicroStation is required.
Sound judgment, effective organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including technical writing skills.
Demonstrated understanding of business development practices, experience of interfacing with clients
Demonstrated ability to manage and work with multi-discipline technical teams, deal with complex issues and maintain effective working.
Motivated self-starter able to work reliably and efficiently with minimal supervision.