Rail Systems Engineering and Integration Leader

Rail Systems Engineering and Integration Leader
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At Mott Mac Donald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott Mac Donald Canada is currently involved in several major infrastructure projects in the rail and transit realms. We are currently seeking a Systems Engineering and Integration Lead to complement our team and assist with infrastructure assignments for public and private‑sector clients.

Mott Mac Donald values equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will be working with a close‑knit team of motivated and diverse professionals from various backgrounds. You will receive support from your management team and there will be opportunities for both formal and informal training. This is a chance to be a part of a progressive and rapidly growing organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the Systems Engineering and Systems Integration elements of bids and projects within Mott Mac Donald Canada, including system architecting, requirements management and budget development/management as necessary.

Lead the development, adoption and delivery of key Systems Engineering and Systems Integration processes and practices within Mott Mac Donald Canada; to include System Engineering (SE), Systems Integration (SI), Requirements Management (RM) and Configuration Management (CM)

Provide technical advice and leadership on Systems Engineering and Systems Integration management activities.

Provide strategic and tactical support for all Communication Systems, Signalling & Train Control, Traction Power, and Systems Assurance activities for MM rail projects across Canada and the US as needed.

Support the development of MM Canada’s Rail Systems Practice.

Select, develop and work with key delivery partners and service providers for projects.

Present to Clients and Project Team Partners.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Experience

Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline (such as Software, Engineering Physics or Systems) from an accredited university.

P.Eng in British Columbia, Ontario or Alberta or be eligible to obtain within 6 months.

12+ years’ progressive experience in Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration with significant experience in rail and transit or other public infrastructure projects.

Demonstrable strength in a minimum of two of the following (with working knowledge of the remainder):

System Engineering life cycles

Systems Architecting

Requirements Management

Integration and Interface Management

Systems Assurance

IEC 1528

Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Well developed knowledge of railway systems and/or operation within infrastructure projects / technology development and implementation projects.

Experience defining and directing systems engineering and integration testing activities to meet project goals.

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to plan, lead and document technical meetings and conversations with clients, contractors, suppliers and regulators.

Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplined team.

Able to hold competent technical discussions with Client representatives.

Able to interface with domain specialists, design managers and construction project managers, in a competent professional manner.

Able to identify, analyze and mitigate interface and interoperability risks from both a safety and program…