Rail and Transit Systems Technical Manager
About The Position
Parsons is looking for a Rail & Transit Systems Technical Manager to support major projects in Western Canada and beyond. This role requires the individual to be based out of our Edmonton, Canada office with the ability to travel to other job sites as needed. In this leadership role, you will be at the forefront of delivering advanced transit command, control, and communications systems, guiding the procurement, deployment, commissioning, and verification and validation of critical rail and transit solutions. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams to ensure integrated, high-performing, and operationally ready delivery. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical depth with leadership capability — someone who can connect requirements, design, integration, testing, and assurance into a cohesive systems delivery strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years experience as a technical consultant in a related industry
- Experience in large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects
Responsibilities
- Leading and managing rail & transit systems construction and installation activities.
- Driving element and system-level deployment activities through the integration, testing and commissioning phases.
- Supporting the setting-to-work operational readiness of advanced transit systems.
- Working closely with engineering teams across key technical domains, including: Communications, Signaling and Train Control, Traction Power, Trackwork, and Fixed Facilities.
- Partnering with systems engineering specialists in: System Architecture, Requirements Management, Interface Management, Verification and Validation, and Systems Assurance.
- Collaborating with internal disciplines and external stakeholders, including architects, code consultants, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and major suppliers.
- Engaging with Operations and Maintenance teams to help ensure long-term operational success.
- Assisting with customer training and development of Operations & Maintenance manuals.
Benefits
- health
- vision
- dental
- employer paid provincial care premiums
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- life insurance
- paid time off
- sick leave
- all province observed holidays off
- gym membership discounts
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
