System Wayside and OM Manager

Alberici Constructors; Burlington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canada is seeking a System Wayside and O&M Manager to lead the design and integration of wayside systems for rail infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong systems engineering background, excellent leadership capabilities, and extensive experience managing teams on large-scale rail projects. This role ensures compliance with technical and regulatory requirements, first-rate O&M readiness, and will be responsible for delivering high-quality systems design deliverables.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in systems design for large-scale rail or transit projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of rail systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering and design activities for wayside systems.
• Develop O&M readiness strategy for systems assets.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Systems Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

Aconex

Job description

System Wayside and OM Manager

The System Wayside and O&M Manager is responsible for leading the design, engineering, and integration of wayside systems and ensuring Operations & Maintenance (O&M) readiness across the ECWE project. This role provides technical and managerial oversight for systems design production, integration, and lifecycle readiness, ensuring compliance with all technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

About Alberici

Alberici Constructors, Ltd. is part of Alberici Corporation, a $4‑billion North American construction firm recently ranked 31st largest General Contractor in Engineering News Record. Operating in the Canadian construction industry since 1908, Alberici has served countless communities through the development of infrastructure, food manufactories and energy centres amongst others. At Alberici, we are proud of the quality of life our buildings bring to families throughout North America. Working at Alberici means satisfaction in knowing the work we do improves the lives of others. In turn, we continually invest in the development of our employees to provide them with fulfilling careers.

About The Role

This position requires a strong engineering background, leadership capability, and experience managing multidisciplinary design teams on complex rail or transit infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with Metrolinx, design partners, and other project stakeholders to ensure the systems design supports safe, maintainable, and operable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Systems Wayside Design & Integration

• Lead and manage all engineering and design activities for wayside systems (power distribution, Overhead Catenary System, track, SCADA, communications, signalling interfaces, trackside equipment, and related infrastructure).
• Oversee design production and validation to ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the System Integration and Interface team to define and manage interfaces between wayside systems, rolling stock, stations, and civil works.
• Incorporate systems requirements, TVRA recommendations, and operational considerations into the design.
• Ensure all wayside system designs align with project standards, Metrolinx requirements, and applicable codes.

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Readiness

• Develop and implement the O&M readiness strategy for systems assets, including maintainability, accessibility, and lifecycle management.
• Review design documentation to ensure operational maintainability and reliability are built into design decisions.
• Coordinate with Metrolinx and O&M stakeholders to define maintenance philosophies, asset management strategies, and spare parts planning.
• Support preparation of O&M manuals, training programs, and handover documentation.

Management & Coordination

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of systems engineers and designers, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables aligned with project milestones.
• Manage design progress reviews, risk assessments, and change management processes for systems wayside design.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, coordinating activities with design partners and subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary contact for systems wayside matters in meetings with Metrolinx, WSP, and other stakeholders.

Interface and Assurance

• Support the definition and validation of interface requirements between wayside systems and other project elements.
• Contribute to system assurance activities, including RAMS, verification & validation, and safety certification.
• Maintain configuration control and requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Integration and Testing & Commissioning teams to ensure readiness for dynamic testing.

Reporting and Compliance

• Provide regular reporting on systems wayside design progress, risks, and issues to the Systems Director.
• Ensure compliance with Metrolinx, provincial, and federal standards.
• Manage and track actions arising from design reviews, RFIs, and technical clarifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of rail systems engineering and integration principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficient in systems engineering processes, configuration management, and interface coordination.
• Familiarity with safety, assurance, and regulatory frameworks in rail or transit projects.
• Competence in problem‑solving, decision‑making, and conflict resolution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Systems Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in systems design, integration, and interface management for large‑scale rail or transit infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams in Design‑Build or Public‑Private Partnership (P3) environments.
• Strong working knowledge of CENELEC / ISO / IEC systems engineering standards (EN 50126 / 50128 / 50129, ISO/IEC 15288).
• Experience using requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, Aconex).
• Experience in systems assurance, verification & validation, and commissioning support preferred.