System Engineer Propulsion and high voltage

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail transport company in Quebec is seeking an experienced engineer to lead technical studies and ensure performance requirements are met at train level. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, a minimum of 5 years of experience in the railway field, and fluency in both French and English. Travel may be required occasionally. Competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity in the workplace are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in the railway field.
• Very good knowledge of requirements management and change management is mandatory.
• Some travel is to be expected to other Alstom sites or customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering studies to reach required performances at train level.
• Define Train System architecture and operational modes based on requirements.
• Perform reporting at project level via KPI and weekly reports.

Skills

Requirements management

Systems engineering

Bilingual (French & English)

Fluent French

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering

Tools

DOORS software

Job description

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.

By delegation of the TSE/TPM, specify one or several train functions, and associated sub‑system(s) at train level and lead technically the engineering studies to reach the required performances at train level.

List of typical Functions at train level

• Provide traction and energy for auxiliaries
• Control – monitor – diagnostic
• Integrate the train in the system

Technical missions

• Performing the transverse requirement allocations to the various subsystems in close collaboration with the relevant specialists,
• Performing requirement development, coming from reference and applicable documents from Métiers, Standards, Certification, Safety, Platform and Customer
• Defining the Train System architecture, operational modes and functionalities taking as input the external/internal requirements
• Performing train system FMECA in coordination with RAMS team
• Ensuring consistency and compatibility between all the sub‑systems specifications,
• Writing sub‑system specification and architecture description in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders according to train level architecture.
• For non‑catalog components:
  • Writes the Technical Purchasing Specification when needed.
  • Manages technical contact until design has been frozen
  • Drives technical relationships with suppliers with close management of QCD commitments, risks & validation (including Design Reviews with suppliers).
• Supporting TSE to define applicable train configuration
• Ensuring coordination between stakeholders on interfaces, performances, technical issues resolution during detailed design phase.
• On TSE/TPM request, participating to technical meetings with customer in order to provide support.
• Manage/lead component delivries and development with external/internal suppliers

V&V activities

• Defining and performing Train verification strategy in close collaboration with all stakeholders
• Writing the train level test specifications
• Ensuring the train integration and tuning.

During train revenue service

• Technical open issues resolution on TSE request, from investigation to modification implementation and problem closure,

QCD and reporting

• Performing reporting at project level (to TSE, via KPI) and metier level (via weekly reports)
• Supporting TSE for implementation and update of Engineering risks mitigation plan, change order process and QCD optimisation
• Providing Return of experience to be implemented in Reference Solutions

Required Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, or other relevant diploma
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in the railway field
• Very good knowledge of requirements management and change management, mandatory
• Good knowledge in systems engineering
• Knowledge of DOORS software, an asset
• Fluent French & English mandatory
• Some travel is to be expected on an occasional basis to other Alstom sites or to customers

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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.

Job Type: Experienced