SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group and a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. The firm focuses on offering transportation solutions for passengers or goods, such as feasibility studies for new railway lines, capacity increase of existing infrastructure and railway privatization. Context The role is responsible for a specific corridor within the GOE program (Lakeshore West, Lakeshore East, USRC, Northern Corridors and Extensions) or the interface between Railway Systems and Civil infrastructure. The incumbent manages system integration within the corridor, provides technical support to Corridor Technical leads, and ensures an integrated solution in accordance with ISO 15288 and EN 50126. The role reports directly to the Technical GOE Integration Lead and collaborates with corridor technical teams, specialized delivery teams, the GOE Program Integration Team, the Technical System Integration Authority, designers and other stakeholders. Missions/Main Duties Provides technical expertise and guidance to designers using engineering standards, principles and practices to ensure integration within the corridor development and aligns the integration approach with corporate standards. Understands railway systems and civil infrastructure design practices both within Canada and internationally, and leads discussions and compliance assessments where required. Supports and, when necessary, leads the development of interface matrices. Supports and, when necessary, leads the development of interface risks and corresponding mitigation(s). Supports and, when necessary, leads the development, tracking of interface registers and interface control documents. Works with the requirements team to ensure proper capture, resolution and validation of all interface requirements. Supports the review and acceptance of assurance deliverables by providing integration‑level reviews. Coordinates and controls integration requirement compliance assurance and supports risk‑based assurance and auditing initiatives. Supports the development and implementation of standards at the corporate level. Supports the review of variations to contract requirements and deviations to standards, ensuring compliance with agency processes and safety case development. Supports technical reviews of design submittals, including those for outsourced contracts, for compliance with standards, technical requirements, codes, Safety in Design (SiD), Interdisciplinary Design Review (IDR) and System Engineering (SE) processes. Supports processes to identify and rectify points of failure and improvement initiatives, utilizing FMECA and RCFA outputs and developing corrective action recommendations. Supports reviews and reporting on testing and commissioning plans, submittals and activities for compliance with technical requirements, standards and regulatory requirements, including for outsourced contracts. Supports the development of scope, procurement of professional services, physical works and maintenance contracts, including market activities and responses to RFIs and contract submittal review. Supports the review and definition of recommendations for improvements in internal practices and processes, leading improvement actions within the area of accountability and engineering discipline. Profile/Skills Education: Completion of a University Degree in Engineering and rail sector or related industry experience, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. Experience: 10‑15 years’ experience in the field of railway systems integration, or related engineering disciplines, or a combination of design, delivery, testing and commissioning, operations and maintenance of railway systems in a comparable role. Certifications or Designations: P.Eng, designation or C.E.T. certification will be an asset. General Engineering Supports the progressive validation and compliance assurance for CAPEX and OPEX budget development and business process authorizations (Project Gateways). Proficient in standards development, management and control. Knowledgeable in applicable industry, legal and regulatory standards and requirements for the asset class, including Transport Canada, Federal Railroad Administration, Association of American Railroads, APTA, PRESS, RAC, Canadian Rail Operating Rules, Ontario provincial and municipal standards, building codes, contracts and environmental legislation. Knowledgeable in railway system and civil infrastructure integration and can review both civil structure designs and rail system designs to understand interface and integration issues. Understanding of the challenges of major system upgrades and changes within the context of an operating railway with key elements of CMREA assessment, access and operational impacts and can help mitigate challenges. Knowledgeable in technical scope change management processes. Knowledgeable in the identification and development of mitigation strategies for unplanned asset class operational disruptions. Proficient in the use of specialized software platforms required for the function. Systems Engineering Proficient in system engineering knowledge and functional duties to support the representation of the discipline, including understanding of ISO 15288. Proficient in development, management and tracking of integration‑related tasks. Proficient in system assurance principles and practices in accordance with EN 50126. Knowledgeable in the implementation of processes for the analysis and interpretation of operating and maintenance‑based data, including FRACAS, FMECA and RAM Analysis used to monitor the status of asset classes and support the development of RAMS requirements and leading indicators. Knowledgeable in the oversight, evaluation and assurance of system integration processes and principles to achieve performance metrics, develop and realize KPIs for reliability, availability and performance requirements consistent with the organizational strategic plan, customer level of service and business objectives. Knowledgeable and able to deploy the systems engineering process for asset class or system‑wide function engineering discipline, including system integration, requirements management, configuration management, integrated design, logistics management and interface management. Knowledgeable in the planning and development of asset maintenance and condition monitoring programs and the oversight and evaluation of these programs for external contracted parties, deriving Reliability Centered and Risk‑Based maintenance programs for Metrolinx assets and contracted services. Knowledgeable in and able to support the development of recommendations and performance criteria that will be incorporated into third‑party service agreements and the use of analysis results to drive the development of RAMS requirements for asset classes at a system and subsystem level. 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. Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Railway Systems Integration Specialist
SYSTRA CANADA
toronto, toronto
Published 27 days ago
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