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.

The ALTO project is a major infrastructure initiative in Canadian history, aimed at developing over 1,000 km of new passenger rail service between major urban centers, including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.

• You will be responsible for leading the design studies of the elevated structures, ensuring their technical consistency and compliance with project requirements.
• You will supervise the preliminary design work, with the design maturity level ranging between 5% and 10% of the overall project design.
• You will propose innovative and optimized design solutions aimed at enhancing the overall project performance while adhering to technical, economic, and environmental constraints.
• You will be in charge of coordinating and managing the graphical production teams based in another CTR, ensuring the quality and progress of the work.
• Ensure the timely delivery of elevated structures deliverables, in line with both cost and schedule objectives.

Education: A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering, along with eligibility for membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ). 

Years of experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience as a structural engineer, with specific expertise in designing aerial structures for High-Speed Rail projects.

Technical competencies:

• Design and analysis of elevated structures, with knowledge of applicable standards.
• Proficiency with CAD/BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, BIM).
• Project coordination and supervision of multidisciplinary teams remotely.
• Management of schedules, deliverables, and adherence to cost and deadlines.
• Proposal of innovative solutions and optimization of designs according to project constraints.

Personal and soft skills:

• Leadership and team management abilities to motivate and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking to address technical challenges and make sound decisions under pressure.
• 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, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Additional information:

• Mobility: Availability for assignments in Canada, in order to follow and coordinate on-site studies as needed.

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. SYSTRA Canada has an equal access employment program and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. 

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