Systems Engineer - ALTO project / Cadence

Systra; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada invites a senior systems engineer to independently lead systems engineering tasks within the ALTO high-speed rail program connecting Quebec City to Toronto. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure structured documentation, and support MBSE initiatives while maintaining core system structures across project stages.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, a professional license or eligibility, and at least 10 years of experience in systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field; professional licensure or eligibility.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in systems engineering and project delivery.
• Fluent bilingual communication in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering tasks and contribute to multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Coordinate inputs from SMEs and design teams for system documentation.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to capture system characteristics and align contributors.
• Support MBSE readiness and maintain SBS/FBS structures and artefacts.
• Manage changes affecting requirements and system engineering artefacts.

Skills

Systems engineering

Lifecycle processes

ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288

System architecture

Functional analysis

MBSE

Structured engineering

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelors in engineering/Systems Engineering

Professional engineering designation or eligibility

ASEP/CSEP/PMP asset

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

Join SYSTRA Canada in shaping the future of Canada with this impressive ALTO high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto, the largest infrastructure project in Canada in generations.

The ALTO high-speed rail project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities, and stimulate economic growth.

Are you convinced that a more sustainable world is possible and that mobility is an integral part of thinking about the future of our planet? Come aboard with SYSTRA Canada and be part of the project that will revolutionize the railway industry in Canada!

Missions/Main Duties

Independently leads systems engineering tasks and contributes to multidisciplinary project delivery.

The detailed responsibilities include:

• Identify, analyze, and document stakeholder needs by engaging with clients, users, and internal teams to understand objectives, constraints, and system-level expectations.
• Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts and design teams to support the structured development of system documentation and ensure relevant information is captured at the appropriate level.
• Facilitate cross-functional technical meetings and workshops to capture system characteristics, clarify assumptions, and align contributors in support of system engineering deliverables.
• Support system architecture activities by providing structured engineering input, maintaining consistency across related artefacts, and contributing to readiness for future Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) implementation.
• Maintain key system engineering structures, including the System Breakdown Structure (SBS) and Functional Breakdown Structure (FBS), ensuring consistency with project documentation and engineering activities.
• Contribute to systems engineering best practices and support the management of changes affecting requirements and system engineering artefacts.

Profile/Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional engineering designation or eligibility for registration.
• Additional training or certification in systems engineering or project delivery, such as ASEP, CSEP, or PMP, would be considered an asset.

Years of experience: Minimum 10 years of experience.

Technical Competencies:

• Good understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes, especially in stakeholder needs analysis, requirements development, and system definition.
• Familiarity with systems engineering standards and frameworks such as ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.
• Understanding of system architecture concepts, functional analysis, and system decomposition in complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with MBSE principles and systems modelling approaches; experience with related tools would be an asset.
• Ability to apply structured and methodical engineering practices to support technical coordination, documentation consistency, and cross-functional alignment.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

* Reasons for requiring bilingualism:You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal and soft skills:

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across disciplines and foster constructive engagement among contributors.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to structure information and support sound engineering decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, maintain focus, and work methodically across multiple workstreams.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [e-mail].

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

Workplace Type

Hybrid