System Integration Specialist

Matchtech North America; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Matchtech North America is supporting a leading rail consultancy in Toronto on a permanent Systems Integration Specialist role. You will shape the integration of complex rail systems for a major urban extension, ensuring alignment between new-build infrastructure and existing transit operations.

You will deliver integration strategies, lead interface workshops, maintain systems architecture and documents, and mentor engineers while collaborating with designers, contractors, and operators to meet

Qualifications

• Experience in systems integration within rail projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; P.Eng or EIT is desirable.
• Familiar with lifecycle models (V-model) and interface definition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver integration strategies aligned with design-build milestones and service goals.
• Lead interface resolution workshops with designers, contractors, and operators to ensure interoperability.
• Develop and maintain Systems Architecture, Interface Control Documents, and Integration Oversight Processes.
• Support verification and validation activities to confirm design compliance with standards and client expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong technical team culture.

Skills

Rail systems integration

V-model lifecycle

Requirements management

Interfacing workshops

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Job description

Our client, a leading consultancy in the rail industry, is seeking a Systems Integration Specialist to join their Rail and Transit team in Toronto. This is a permanent position where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of urban mobility by integrating complex systems for a major urban rail extension project, ensuring seamless coordination between new-build infrastructure and operational transit lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver systems integration strategies that align with progressive design-build milestones and revenue service goals
• Lead interface resolution workshops with designers, contractors, and operators to ensure interoperability and compliance
• Develop and maintain Systems Architecture, Interface Control Documents, and Integration Oversight Processes
• Support verification and validation activities to confirm integrated design compliance with industry standards and client expectations
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong technical team culture

Job Requirements:

• Experience in systems integration within the rail industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline; P.Eng or EIT designation required
• Expertise in systems lifecycle management (V-model), interface definition, and testing alignment
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 15288, IEEE 1220, and CENELEC standards; INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification is an asset
• Hands-on experience with IBM Rational DOORS and requirements management toolsStrong knowledge of subsystems such as SCADA, signalling, traction power, and communications
• Opportunity to work on a significant urban rail project
• Collaboration with a leading consultancy in the rail sector
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and innovative work environment
• Employee benefits package

If you are passionate about making an impact in the rail industry and have a solid background in systems integration, we would love to hear from you.