Systems Engineer

Req ID:450052

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion scope: new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

Objective

Together with the other member of the team, to analyze the input needs (external or internal) and requirements, and design the solution by re-using existing solutions (contracts context) or by developing a new solution or adapting an existing one (program context)

Provide technical interface with non-signaling teams such as rolling stock, electrification, Civil and Track, and Operations and Maintenance

To formalize and maintain the system specifications (operational, functional, and constructional), application rules, and supporting processes descriptions and their associated verification, validation and assessments

In this role you will provide all the necessary support to the System Engineering Manager (SEM) / Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) for the technical answers to the specific project needs.

Essential Responsibilities

Member of the project engineering team

Review deliverables from non-signaling teams for impact to signaling scope

Deliver signaling solution and design information to non-signaling teams in support of customer and consortium higher level designs.

Perform Migration planning including phasing of deployment of multiple subsystems, Installation & Test & Commisioning strategies to limit impact on rail operations

Perform block design, headway analyses, run-time simulations, and signal plan development activities using conventional and advanced AutomaticTrain Protection methods

Professional Engineer Seal signaling designs and test artifacts

Translate customer needs into achievable system requirements

Formalizes and maintains the system specification (Requirement Specification, Operation context, Architecture & Interface Descriptions) according to applicable templates content

Ensures traceability through-out the formal documentation, up to the input needs (input specifications, Change Request)

Develop interface specifications for external interfaces as well as interfaces between internal sub-systems

Ensure technical consistency and feasibility of (Sub)system requirements with sub-system team leaders

Ensure technical consistency with application engineering, product design, requirements management, safety, reliability, and Verification & Validation teams

Coordinates with program team members to implement design and work through design revisions

Apply Alstom standard processes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Apply Procedures concerning Configuration, Documentation, and Change Control

Support the project team for technical discussions with the customer

Participate in internal technical meetings called by the Project Engineering Manager or the Project Architect

Develop the system documents, including plans, specifications, and other technical documents.

Ensure that the system performance fulfils the defined needs and enhancements (change requests)

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Minimum of 7 years of experience in Systems Engineering or equivalent design experience

7 years of experience working on signaling projects as a sub-system or system engineer, desired.

3 years’ or more experience with Cab Signal/Speed Code signaling solutions and Rolling Stock Environment, desired

3 years’ or more experience with Wayside Signaling and Computer Based Interlocking (CBI) solutions and Wayside/Trackside Environment, desired

Professional Engineer certification or in progress

Competencies & Skills

Ability to achieve results in a matrix environment

Ability to understand and implement customer and industry standards

Ability to work in a cross-functional, multi-site, global environment

Ability to engage and build positive relationships with both customers and internal and external employees

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills

Strong presence while in person and/or virtual meetings

Microsoft Office experience

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

Job Type: Experienced