SYSTRA

Engineer, Rolling Stock

Location CA-QC-Montréal
ID 2025-5304
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Family
System engineering and integration

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

The Rolling Stock Engineer will act as a lead for rolling stock projects and proposals, ensuring high-quality outcomes and profitability. 

Missions/Main Duties

Project Management

  • Leads or participates in rolling stock projects, including studies, procurement, and maintenance facility design.
  • Develops solutions and technical documentation, and manages the full procurement process from specifications to commissioning.
  • Oversees project initiation, scheduling, budgeting, team coordination, and client communication.
  • Prepares technical and financial proposals in collaboration with internal and marketing teams.

Relationships & Expertise

  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and suppliers to deliver successful projects.
  • Maintains client satisfaction and seeks new business opportunities.
  • Serves as a rolling stock expert and ensures the delivery of high-quality project documentation.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering required. Member of OIQ is required. 

Years of Experience: Minimum 10–15 years' experience in the design, manufacturing, or maintenance of North American diesel or electric rolling stock. Experience in functional design of maintenance facilities and specifying maintenance equipment. Experience with light rail vehicles, track maintenance equipment, and overseas consulting is an asset.

 

Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in rolling stock systems, maintenance facility design, and equipment specification.
  • Proficiency in preparing technical documentation and proposals.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs and communicating effectively in their preferred language.

 

Soft Skills:

  • Strong teamwork and leadership abilities.
  • Ability to work independently, often under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Travel requirements: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for short-term assignments.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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