Train System Engineer

3M Consultancy; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Montreal West is seeking an experienced engineer to design train architectures and oversee system requirements. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure adherence to technical standards and specifications. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and has over four years of industry experience. Strong teamwork and analytical skills are essential for success in this role, along with proficient English communication.

Qualifications

• Over four years of experience in the industry.
• Strong ability to collaborate on complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Recognized for rigor, proposal strength, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Design the train architecture and operating modes based on requirements.
• Oversee requirements from business needs and customer specifications.
• Size systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Draft specifications for subsystems and equipment.
• Ensure system consistency among suppliers and internal teams.
• Work alongside specialists from various disciplines.
• Uphold applicable technical standards.
• Prepare documentation for clients.
• Develop train-level test specifications.
• Define and execute functional and performance checks.
• Address and resolve technical anomalies.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in General or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location and Posting

Montreal West, Canada | Posted on 02/14/2025

Overview

Join a dynamic and innovative technical environment with passionate, multidisciplinary teams. In this role, you will leverage your engineering expertise to contribute to various key areas, including:

Responsibilities

• Architecture Definition: Design the train architecture, operating modes, and functions based on internal and external requirements.
• Requirements Management: Oversee requirements from business needs, standards, safety, and customer specifications throughout the train's lifecycle.
• System Sizing: Size systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Specification Writing: Draft specifications for subsystems and equipment developed internally or externally.
• Coordination and Consistency: Ensure system consistency and compatibility among suppliers and internal teams regarding interfaces and expected performance.
• Collaboration: Work alongside specialists from various disciplines.
• Technical Standards Maintenance: Uphold applicable technical standards and configurations.
• Documentation: Prepare documentation for clients and participate in technical reviews upon request.
• Testing: Develop train-level test specifications and ensure the integration and development of functions.
• Performance Checks: Define and execute functional and performance checks in collaboration with validation teams, both on the bench and on delivered trains.
• Issue Resolution: Address and resolve technical anomalies and challenges.
• Project Support: Ensure proper technical development progress by assisting in risk management and optimization.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in General or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: Over four years of experience in the industry.
• Teamwork: Strong ability to collaborate on complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Recognized for your rigor, proposal strength, and effective communication.
• Analytical Skills: Proficient in analysis and synthesis.
• Language Proficiency: Ability to communicate independently in English.