Structural Integrity Lead Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation engineering company in Canada is seeking a Structural Integrity Lead Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will lead a team of structural design engineers, ensuring compliance with project schedules and quality. You will perform crucial mechanical calculations and collaborate on component validation. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, has over 6 years of experience, and is bilingual in French and English. Join us to contribute to innovative rail solutions.

Benefits

Learning environment with formal trainings

Opportunities for site visits in North America

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in complex assembly mechanical calculation.
• Experience in the transportation sector is an asset.
• Self-driven and structured with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of structural design engineers.
• Produce component qualification and validation plans.
• Perform mechanical calculation activities including stress analysis.

Skills

Mechanical calculation

Finite element method

Stress analysis

Bilingual (French and English)

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree related to mechanical component design

Tools

Hyperwork

Job description

Structural Integrity Lead Engineer

Company: Alstom

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.

Join us as Structural Integrity Lead Engineer, and you’ll be engaged in a career-defining role by participating to the design and the structural validation of passenger railroad vehicles.

As Lead Engineer, you will in collaboration with the project manager, lead a team of 2 to 6 structural design engineers, to ensure compliance with schedules, budgets, and work quality. The calculation team mandate will be to:

• Produce component qualification and validation plans in accordance with technical specifications, internal guidelines, and applicable standards.
• Prepare purchase component specifications and work in collaboration with the group responsible for procuring these parts.
• Create and verify finite element models of rail vehicle components.
• Perform mechanical calculation activities including stress analysis with linear and nonlinear materials, fatigue life estimation, evaluation of bolted and welded assemblies, deflection and stability analysis, modal analysis, and frequency response analysis.
• Guide component design and suggest improvements to optimize functionality, weight, and manufacturability based on calculation results.
• Write mechanical calculation reports according to project schedule.
• Present and explain the results to the client.
• Participate in design reviews with internal and external clients.
• Prepare specifications for qualification tests, participate in on-site testing, review data, and write reports.
• Support various project activities such as stage reviews, risk assessments, budget estimates, etc.

We are looking for candidates with the following profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Master's degree related to mechanical component design.
• Member of the OIQ, engineer or candidate to the engineering profession (CPE).
• Over 6 years of relevant experience in complex assembly mechanical calculation. Experience in the transportation sector is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of the finite element method and experience in using specialized software such as Hyperwork.
• Mastery of strength of materials calculation, and methodologies for analyzing welded or bolted assemblies.
• Self-driven, structured, and organized with a practical and systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including with third parties (clients).
• Team player who enjoys learning and sharing new knowledge.
• Ability to multitask in a matrixial and project-oriented organisation.
• Bilingual French and English

Alstom offers a learning environment in which you will develop your knowledge and skills with highly competent and experienced professionals. Many formal trainings will be provided throughout your career, especially during your first year of employment. You will also have the opportunity to visit and work at some of our manufacturing sites located in North America.

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.