Rail Systems Integration Lead

Mott MacDonald•Vancouver, BC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mott MacDonald Canada is seeking a Rail Systems Integration Lead to join their team and assist with infrastructure assignments for public and private-sector clients. This role is crucial for leading Systems Engineering and Systems Integration elements on bids and projects, developing and implementing key processes, and providing technical advice. The position involves strategic support for various rail systems, developing partnerships with delivery providers, and presenting to clients and project teams. The company emphasizes collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and employee growth, offering opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure projects in the rail and transit sectors.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline (such as Software, Engineering Physics or Systems) from an accredited university
P.Eng in British Columbia, Ontario or Alberta or be eligible to obtain within 6 months
12+ years’ progressive experience in Systems Engineering and/or Systems Integration with significant experience in rail and transit or other public infrastructure projects
Demonstrable strength in a minimum of two of the following (with working knowledge of the remainder): System Engineering lifecycles, Systems Architecting, Requirements Management, Integration and Interface Management, Systems Assurance, IEC 1528
Strong 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

Nice To Haves

Successfully managed a team
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
Experience in working within a Global business
Digital aptitude

Responsibilities

Lead the Systems Engineering and Systems Integration elements of bids and projects within Mott MacDonald Canada, including system architecting, requirements management and budget development/management as necessary
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)
Providing technical advice and leadership on Systems Engineering and Systems Integration management activities
Provide strategic and tactical support for all Communication Systems, Signalling & Train Control, 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