Rail Systems Design Lead

Description

• Lead the Rail Systems elements of project delivery within Mott MacDonald Canada, including management and oversight of detailed design and budget management
• Lead project pursuits including development of proposals and organizational chart/team structure for project delivery
• Provide strategic direction and support for systems engineering and systems assurance activities across Canada and the US as needed
• Assist in the on-going review of all System Engineering and Integration processes and practices used within Mott MacDonald
• Develop, coordinate, and efficiently manage resources to complete systems engineering scope involving multiple disciplines and across multiple offices
• Manage project close-out activities and facilitate client satisfaction surveys
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and partners and represent the organization at rail and transit industry events/conferences
• Play key role in project initiation and planning, including hours estimation, schedule development and project execution plan
• Support the development and delivery of key Systems Engineering processes and practices within MM’s North American projects; including System Engineering (SE), Systems Integration (SI), Requirements Management (RM), Configuration Management (CM) and Systems Assurance (SA).
• Coordinate and manage efforts of sub-consultants, sub-contractors, and suppliers
• Lead, coordinate and manage the QA process in alignment with the Mott MacDonald QMS and project-specific requirements

Requirements

• Experience with “right side of Vee” including Verification and Validation, and testing and Commissioning phases of project delivery, including readiness for operation
• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification is desirable.
• Able to hold competent business discussions with Clients
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and lead technical discussions with clients and partners.
• Proven experience in the management of design and delivery of the following systems for public infrastructure projects:
• 20 or more years of experience delivering large and complex infrastructure projects, preferably in rail and transit.
• Knowledge of System Safety and Assurance (EN 50126, CMREA)
• Able to interface with domain specialists, design managers and construction project managers, in a competent professional manner.
• P. Eng designation in Ontario, British Columbia or Alberta, or eligible for membership
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
• Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS)
• Broad experience of delivery within major infrastructure projects.
• Occasional travel is part of the role and it is expected that the successful applicant will be able to travel within Canada and the US to MM locations and project offices.
• Experience with management of system integration for large and complex systems in major railway infrastructure projects
• Security Systems (CCTV/Access Control)
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management (IEC/IEEE 15288) and experience with implementation to real projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent degree (significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance