Principal Rail Systems Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, 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 MacDonald Canada is currently involved in several major infrastructure projects in the rail and transit realms. We are currently seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to complement our team and lead systems engineering and integration efforts within infrastructure assignments for public and private-sector clients.

You will have the opportunity to work for Canadian clients such as Metrolinx, Translink, and TTC, as well as supporting projects in other geographic locations including the United States, Europe, and Australia, tapping into the expertise of our global practices.

In light of this, our Canadian Rail Systems team is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer, reporting our Rail Systems Lead for Eastern Canada, to develop, support and lead the execution of Systems Engineering and Systems Integration activities on projects executed by Mott MacDonald in North America with particular responsibility for those projects occurring in Canada.

To perform this role successfully, the individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Lead the development, adoption and delivery of key Systems Engineering and Systems Integration processes and practices within Mott MacDonald Canada; to include System Engineering (SE), Systems Integration (SI), Requirements Management (RM) and Configuration Management (CM)
• Lead the Systems Engineering and Systems Integration elements of proposals and projects within Mott MacDonald Canada, including system architecting, requirements management and budget development/management as necessary.
• Actively contribute to business development by analyzing opportunities and leading the decision to bid/business case process and liaising with potential clients and business partners
• Providing advice and leadership on Systems Engineering and Systems Integration management activities both internally and to our clients.
• Provide strategic and tactical support for Comms, S&TCS, 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.
• Presenting 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 BC or Ontario, or able to register
• 10 - 20 years’ progressive experience in Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration with significant experience in rail and transit projects.
• Demonstrable strength in a minimum of two of the following:  
  o    System Engineering lifecycle
  o    Requirements Management.
  o    Integration and Interface Management 
  o    Systems Assurance
  o    IEC 15288: 2015
• Working knowledge of the remainder
• Well developed technical writing and verbal communications 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 management perspective
• Proactively seeking to enhance personal and professional development
• INCOSE Certification is an asset

The following additional attributes are preferred:

• Successfully managed a team of staff within their organization
• Successfully managed technical staff in delivery of a project
• Confident and positive attitude
• Ability to conduct their work independently
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Proactive self-starter who’s also flexible and able to adapt and learn
• Ability to build and harbour good working relationships with our business partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients
• Flexibility to travel within Canada and North America if required
• Experience in working within a Global business and coordinating with team members and project stakeholders in different countries/time-zones

Personal values

• Act as a role model for Mott MacDonald’s vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with corporate related procedures
• Ensure professional, courteous and cooperative relationship with team members and stakeholders; establish a work environment in which trust and respect is highly valued.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and adopt appropriate behavior when interacting with colleagues.
• Take responsibility of own and others' health and safety, and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to corporate and project Health and Safety rules, especially on construction sites
• Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorized disclosure, modification or destruction. Never knowingly put Mott MacDonald information or information systems at risk

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.