Systems Integration Engineer, Senior - Rail and Transit

WSP•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a senior technical leadership role focused on shaping the next generation of urban rail. As a Senior Systems Integration Engineer, the individual will play a critical role in delivering a major rail extension project, ensuring complex new-build systems integrate seamlessly with live, operational transit infrastructure. The role involves working from the Toronto office or project office, collaborating across disciplines and organizations to drive systems integration from concept through to revenue service, with the goal of impacting how communities move.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Registered as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or licensed P.Eng. in Canada.
8+ years of experience in transit, rail, or other safety‑critical engineering environments.
Strong command 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, IEEE 1220, RAMS, and system safety certification processes.
Experience supporting Verification & Validation (V&V) activities (FAT, SAT, SIT, test planning).
Familiarity with Requirements Management and Integration using tools like IBM DOORS.
Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

INCOSE Certification such as ASEP or CSEP 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 signaling, 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.