Senior Systems Integration Engineer

HDR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership culture

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR in Toronto is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Integration Engineer to join our North America Rail and Transit Systems Team, working with project managers and engineers on Canada and the US projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in railway engineering, a PE license, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while communicating effectively with clients within HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
• 10 years of experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required
• Proficient with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer/OpenRoads Designer, and/or AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Strong technical writing and client presentation skills
• Experience leading railway projects

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design-team management of commuter, shortline, freight, transit and class-one rail projects
• Coordinate the planning and environmental process; manage the assembly of plans, specifications and construction estimate packages
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity while planning and developing projects or designing activities that have significant impact on major company programs
• Be able to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed; project management is not sole focus of position
• Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client and HDR
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Railway engineering

Systems integration

Project leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRail Designer/OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Integration Engineer to join our Toronto office. Reporting to the Section Lead - Systems and Operations, you will be part of the larger North America Rail and Transit Systems Team, working closely with project managers and engineering disciplines on a variety of projects in Canada and the US.

As an engineer with experience in the rail and transit field, you will support in the development and application of Systems Integration principles (such as requirements management and interface management) on projects. Working with a wide variety of engineering disciplines you will need to be creative, hands‑on, and good at problem solving, being able to look at projects from a bigger holistic systems perspective. The expectation is that this candidate will have the ability to help lead (internally and in front of the client) the management of interfaces between systems and infrastructure elements as part of the project management team. The candidate will be involved with developing and apportioning system‑wide operational and technical requirements and can collaborate between technical groups in the solution of complex integration challenges.

This position is ideal for an engineer with a broader view and understanding across multiple engineering and project disciplines (including communications, signalling, civil engineering, architecture, track, and other rail systems), as opposed to working as a specialised electrical engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design-team management of commuter, shortline, freight, transit and class-one rail projects
• Coordinate the planning and environmental process; manage the assembly of plans, specifications and construction estimate packages
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity while planning and developing projects or designing activities that have significant impact on major company programs
• Be able to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed; project management is not sole focus of position
• Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client and HDR
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate engineering degree in a related field (civil, mechanical, environmental, systems, industrial, mechatronics, etc.)
• Understanding of systems integration principles such as interface management and requirements management, including experience using tools such as DOORS NG, and familiarity with ISO15288 Standard would be considered an asset
• Experience working in large, multi-disciplinary projects
• Self-starter, able to work independently and lead initiatives on projects2
• Adaptable to different project environments, good communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly creative, out-of-the-box approach for problem-solving

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Proficient with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer/OpenRoads Designer, and/or AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Skilled in technical writing, communicating and presenting to clients and the public
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team on railway projects
• Computer literate with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Toronto, ON: $138,000 - $188,000

• Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Toronto
• Industry: Transit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• BusinessClass: Rail and Transit Systems
• Job Posting: Aug 4, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.