Rail Systems Engineer

Mott Macdonald

The Role

Overview

Systems Engineer delivering rail system architecture, integration, and safety solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • system architecture
  • system integration
  • configuration management
  • safety assurance
  • engineering plans
  • client engagement

Tasks

-Engage with end clients as and when necessary -Working with other Systems Engineering team members and with multi-discipline project staff on the delivery of key Systems Engineering processes and practices within MM’s North American practices. -Lead the Systems Engineering elements of proposals and projects within Mott MacDonald Canada, including system architecting, requirements development, use cases, configuration management, and Verification/Validation. -Develop system architecture definitions of complex systems -Support system integration activities on complex projects -Produce systems engineering plans and approaches tailored to client requirements -Assist in the commissioning and setting to work of Rail Control systems -Apply configuration management practices throughout the systems engineering lifecycle -Work with key delivery partners and service providers for projects. -Support RAMS analyses and system safety assurance (safety certification) activities -Interaction with, and direct support to colleagues across Mott MacDonald -Support of construction activities from the office and in the field

Requirements

  • engineering degree
  • p.eng
  • systems engineering
  • rail experience
  • digital aptitude
  • systems architect

What You Bring

-Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Science (preferably Software/Engineering Physics/Systems Engineering). -Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to plan, lead and document technical meetings and conversations with clients, contractors, suppliers and regulators -P.Eng in AB, BC or Ontario, or eligible for certification -Ability to build and harbour good working relationships with our business partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients -Able to hold competent technical discussions with Client representatives -Broad experience of delivery within major infrastructure projects. -Ability to conduct their work independently -Able to interface with domain specialists, design managers and construction project managers, in a competent professional manner. -Experience in working within a Global business -Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined team. -Accurate and detail-oriented -Knowledge of railway systems and / or operation within infrastructure projects / technology development and implementation projects. -Digital aptitude -6 - 10 years of progressive experience in Systems Engineering with significant experience in rail and transit projects. -Able to elicit and empathize with diverse perspectives on not just technical, but also organizational, operational, environmental and social issues influencing mobility systems -Demonstrable strength in a minimum of two of the following (with working knowledge of the remainder): -Strong technical writing and verbal communications skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. -Flexibility to travel -Proactive self-starter who’s also flexible and able to adapt and learn -Systems Architecting

The Company

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

Sector Specialisms

Engineering

Architecture

Bridges

Building services

Building structures

Dams and reservoirs

Geotechnics

Industrialized design and construction

Transportation

Energy

Water

Buildings

Infrastructure

Systems engineering and assurance

Container terminal sector

Marine

Utilities

Heavy Civil

Commercial

Residential

Government