Sr System Engineer - Supervision Control Center

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto is seeking a Senior System Engineer – SCC to lead system engineering for ATS, SCADA, and Security subsystems, ensuring requirements, architecture, integration, and cybersecurity alignment across teams.

You will collaborate with Architecture, Design, Validation, Cybersecurity, and RAM teams on RAM, safety, and external interfaces, delivering compliant, high-quality solutions for Canada’s busiest transit system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in the railway industry.
• 5+ years of system engineering (requirements, architecture, integration).
• 3+ years of experience with large control center systems and their integration challenges.
• 3+ years of experience with ATS and SCADA; desirable ICONIS experience (e.g., ATS CF, ATS CT, S2K-AGUI, S2K-UHMI).
• Desirable experience with ETCS (European Train Control System).
• Desirable experience with CROR (Canadian Rail Operating Rules).
• Knowledge of distributed systems, network principles, and cybersecurity.
• Understanding of Agile principles and configuration management tools (e.g., Clearcase, EWM).
• Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCC system activities for three subsystems: ATS, SCADA, and the Security System.
• Write User Stories based on input requirements and allocate them to deliverables.
• Write System Specifications (requirements) and the Operational Context Description.
• Update design documentation after peer reviews and customer comments.
• Ensure system architecture and design comply with RAM, Safety, Standards, and Cybersecurity requirements.
• Validate procedures for integration of the system, subsystems, and external interfaces.
• Guide all integration activities between the system, subsystems, and external interfaces.
• Support validation activities at the system level and manage anomalies.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and implicit requirements; maintain traceability from system to subsystems.

Skills

System engineering

ATS/SCADA

Cybersecurity

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Eng

Tools

Clearcase

EWM

ICONIS products

Job description

Req ID: 530153

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.

Could you be the full-time Senior System Engineer – Supervision Control Center (SCC) in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your system engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and dedicated teammates.

You’ll play a central role in transforming the collective mobility of Canada’s busiest transit system, contributing to the success of the GO Expansion project. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as System Architecture, Design, Integration, Validation, and Cybersecurity), lead technical reviews, and ensure seamless integration and validation of complex systems.

You’ll specifically take care of designing system architecture, managing system requirements, and ensuring compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards, but also collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

We’ll look to you for:

Lead the following activities for the SCC System, which includes three subsystems: ATS (Automatic Train Supervision), SCADA, and the Security System:

• Review and allocate accepted requirements to the User Stories.
• Write User Stories based on the input requirements.
• Write System Specifications (requirements) And The Operational Context Description.
• Update design documentation based on internal (peer) reviews and customer comments.
• Update and clarify specifications (requirements) during the design, development, and mock-up presentation phases.
• Ensure that the system architecture and design comply with RAM, Safety, Standards, and Cybersecurity requirements.
• Validate technical procedures defining the integration of the system, subsystems, and external interfaces.
• Follow up and provide guidance on all integration activities between the system, the subsystems, and external interfaces.
• Follow up and provide guidance on all validation activities at the system level; dispatch identified anomalies to subsystems when necessary.
• Ensure that the system complies with all system requirements, the original customer contract, and any other implicit requirements derived from them.
• Support and follow up on requirements traceability from the system level to subsystems and external interfaces.
• Follow the ADDA processes (User Story process, proofreading process, delivery process, etc.).
• Collaborate with the project planner to report progress on deliverable dates.
• Participate in workshops with the SCC System team and MLX regarding User Story and System topics.
• Interface with other system teams (ETCS, TMS, RBC, Iconis product, Turnkey, S&TC, Interlocking, Safety, Cyber, RAM, Quality, etc.).
• Actively participate in reviews within the team and with other teams (System, Design, Integration, V&V, etc.).
• Provide SCC System KPIs for OnCorr management.
• Participate in CCB meetings and support the investigation of Change Requests.

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in the railway industry
• 5+ years of experience in system engineering (requirements, architecture, integration)
• 3+ years of experience with large control center systems and their integration challenges
• 3+ years of experience with ATS and SCADA, desirable experience with ICONIS products (e.g., ATS CF, ATS CT, S2K-AGUI, S2K-UHMI)
• Desirable experience with ETCS (European Train Control System)
• Desirable experience with CROR (Canadian Rail Operating Rules)
• Knowledge of distributed systems, network principles, and cybersecurity
• Understanding of Agile principles and configuration management tools (e.g., Clearcase, EWM)
• Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in English

Things you’ll enjoy

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership roles or technical expertise pathways
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $90,000 – $125,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents anexisting vacancy.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at [e-mail] while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.