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Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

A Senior Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical and contractual oversight pertaining to the end‑to‑end delivery of rolling stock vehicles. Projects could consider heavy rail, intercity, light rail, metro and tram type vehicles. Acting on behalf of the client, you will use your technical and system integration expertise to analyze technical documentation, develop system specifications, lead design reviews, develop and lead testing and commissioning strategies and advise on all project aspects pertaining to system integration, risk and hazard management in the rail environment. The role frequently interfaces with the following systems; Track, Signaling, Communications, and Civil infrastructure (stations, yards and maintenance facilities). Experience with Signalling would be a value add.

Your role

Technical Leadership & Integration:

  • Performing technical reviews, design approvals, and ensuring compliance to specifications, codes, and standards.
  • Support integration of rolling stock with signaling and train control systems, communications, track and other physical and digital interfaces.
  • Ensure that the rolling stock has been designed and tested to seamlessly and safely integrated within the railway network.
  • Manage the technical process to ensure that the rolling stock meets all requirements for reliability and availability as part of the integrated operating railway.

Program & Commercial Management:

  • Support the Project Manager by implementing the delivery plan, master schedule, and risk register.
  • Potentially interface with the vehicle supplier on issues pertaining to design and delivery/testing planning.
  • Administer the technical aspects of the project including relevant project reporting, ICDs, warranty/claims and change management, and technical milestones.
  • Support bid proposal and technical estimates pertaining to business development.
Transportation Project & Programme Management

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-166865

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and member of a Professional Engineering Order (PEO P.Eng or OIQ .ing).
  • 12+ years delivering rolling stock and railway projects.
  • Design or practical signaling experience is an asset.
  • Practical experience performing on-site QA/QC and V&V compliance is an asset.
  • Bilingual in French and English.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We offer flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, as well as employee resource groups to support our workforce. We apply an employment equity program and value applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit or Métis), visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and to self-identify during the recruitment process.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.


Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $125,000 - $171,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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