System T&C Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company located in Toronto seeks a Systems Testing & Commissioning Engineer. The role entails validating test plans, coordinating tests, and managing system performance to meet contractual targets. Ideal candidates should possess an advanced engineering degree and 5-7 years of testing experience in a related field. Strong knowledge of railway systems and excellent communication skills are essential. Join us to contribute to greener and smarter mobility solutions across the globe!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in testing in identical field.
• Ability to understand the standards, requirements and their environment.
• English professional level.

Responsibilities

• Validate the test plans of the participating Units.
• Plan and coordinate the site and depot tests.
• Execute system tests and attend subsystems tests.
• Create and manage action plans for malfunctioning systems.
• Facilitate and manage the work planning process.

Skills

Knowledgeability of railway system

Electrical power distribution system

Signaling, Communication & SCADA system

Rolling Stock system

Computing

Ability to propose innovative testing solutions

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Advanced University Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Date: 16 Jan 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

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.

Purpose of the Role

The Systems Testing & Commissioning Engineer is in charge of the integration and validation activities and means of controls/commands of the project.

• Validate the test plans of the participating Units
• Verifies that test procedures will achieve the contractual performances for System activities and for the participating units
• Produces specific test plans for a part of Systems activities as required
• Plan and coordinate the site and depot tests of the participating Units
• Execute system tests and attend subsystems tests
• Collect, compile and review System Testing reports
• Coordinate the necessary means for the realisation of the systems tests, being understood that each participating Unit provides the staff and test tools for their own equipment.
• Review sub-system test plans from a system-level perspective
• Organises the “readiness reviews” of the participating units, which are a mandatory preliminary to the systems tests; follow-up the corrective actions mandatory before the systems tests start.
• Create and manage action plans corresponding to malfunctioning of the system, aiming to reach the contractual performances targets
• Manages the system configuration during the successive tests phases
• Maintain and develop his own level of expertise
• Support with his team the Turnkey VTA Manager project
• Implement the technical and safety processes, methods and tools corresponding to the activities
• Facilitate and manage the work planning process to ensure timely and appropriate site access
• Support I&V leader for requirement validation activities
• Coordinate offshore subject matter experts and subcontractors for site activities

Performance measurements:

• Validation of subsystem / system requirements (functionalities, performance and safety)
• Project management satisfaction
• Obtention of the Taking Over Certificates
• Delivery on time

Educational Requirements

• Advanced University Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical and mechanical or Electronic or Computing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in testing in identical field
• Knowledgeability of railway system
• Electrical power distribution system
• Signaling, Communication & SCADA system
• Rolling Stock system
• Computing
• Global vision
• Structured
• Ability to understand the standards, requirements and their environment
• Ability to propose innovative testing solutions
• English professional level
• MobilityResilient
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

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.