Senior Systems Engineer/Rail & Transit
Job in
Burnaby, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Parsons Corporation
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Systems Engineer / Rail & Transit
Description
:
Parsons needs your Rail and Transportation expertise in Vancouver! In this role, you will get to work with other rail & transit/systems professionals to execute new and upgraded rail system infrastructure projects for our key clients in the Vancouver area.
The Senior Systems Engineer will perform a variety of engineering tasks related to project delivery for all stages of the project including writing proposals, developing various project documentation throughout conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design stages, project management, systems engineering, and construction support for the development, integration, testing and commissioning, operation, and maintenance of complex technology systems. The systems engineer will actively support the integration of system processes and methodologies to ensure the effectiveness of total system performance.
This role will involve extensive coordination with various internal and external design teams to address issues and progress project activities and deliverables.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support overall project initiatives (RFP/bid stages) and systems delivery on both greenfield and brownfield projects.Deliver system engineering and integration activities in accordance with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50159Develop and implement systems engineering processes to manage project life cycles including systems engineering, requirements management, and interface and integration management plans.Analyze the design and interface points for various Systems such as:
Communication Systems including communication/data networks, fiber optics distribution infrastructure, radio systems and DAS, building structured cabling, SCADA systems, passenger information systems, CCTV, telephony, security and access control systems, and station PA systems;
Power Supply and Distribution Systems including traction power and substation equipment;
Guideway Intrusion systems;
Tunnel Ventilation systems;
Power Rail/LIM Rail;
Trackwork;
Station design elements including fire life safety and other electrical and mechanical systems/components.Interface and coordinate designs with various design disciplines including civil, mechanical, electrical as well as external stakeholders (architects, code consultants, vendors/suppliers).Develop system architectures using model-based system engineering (MBSE) tools and track/manage interfaces through registers and issues logs.Support development and review of specialty engineering deliverables such as EMC, Cybersecurity, Software Quality, and Human Factors.Develop design guideline manuals and technical/performance output specifications.Support construction and installation activities including responding to RFIs, develop/review site instructions, change orders and claims for progress payments.Support testing and commissioning (T&C) activities including development and review of T&C procedures, developing T&C schedule, and performing field inspections and witnessing T&C tests as needed to ensure compliance with design.EDUCATION/
EXPERIENCE:
Engineering Degree from an accredited institution. An advanced degree may be preferred at this level. Incumbents typically have a BS/MS degree in engineering, technical, or scientific discipline.8+ years of related professional experience in railway projectsRegistered (or eligible to register) as a P.Eng. in BCExperience using MBSE tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect or equivalent to develop architecture diagramsINCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification an assetFunctional Safety certification and/or experience with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50159) an assetThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s
quality of life by promoting economic growth,…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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