Rail Systems Integration Lead

WSP•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$146,500 - CA$212,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a senior technical leadership role shaping the next generation of urban rail. As a Rail Systems Integration Lead, you’ll play a critical role in delivering a major rail extension project, ensuring complex new-build systems integrate seamlessly with live, operational transit infrastructure. Working from our Toronto office or project office, you’ll collaborate across disciplines and organizations to drive systems integration from concept through to revenue service — leaving a lasting impact on how communities move.

Requirements

Degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Registered as a licensed P.Eng. in Canada.
15+ years of experience in transit, rail, or other safety-critical engineering environments.
Demonstrable strength with at least two of the following systems engineering concepts: End-to-end Systems Engineering lifecycle, Requirements Engineering/Management, Systems Architecture and Design, Integration and Interface Management, Verification & Validation, Technical Management (Quality Assurance, Risk Management, and Configuration Management), Systems Assurance.
In-depth knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, including V-model lifecycle, interface definition, and integration planning.
Hands-on experience with systems integration for complex rail or transit projects.
Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 15288, EN 50126, RAMS, and system safety certification processes.
Familiarity with Requirements Management using tools like IBM DOORS.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

INCOSE Certification such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP would be an asset.
Knowledge of CENELEC standards and Metrolinx Schedule 29 is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead systems integration planning and execution across complex, multi-disciplinary rail and transit projects.
Define and manage systems architecture, interfaces, and integration strategies across the full engineering lifecycle.
Coordinate signalling, communications, traction power, SCADA, control centre, and related subsystems to ensure seamless interoperability.
Define and manage interfaces through Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Definition Documents (IDDs), and traceability artifacts.
Drive interface management, verification, and validation activities aligned with progressive design-build milestones.
Facilitate technical workshops and interface resolution sessions with designers, contractors, vendors, operators, and clients.
Ensure compliance with system requirements, industry standards, and client expectations through robust traceability and governance.
Engage directly with clients to resolve technical issues and align expectations.
Mentor junior engineers and specialists, fostering technical excellence and collaborative delivery.