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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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.

• Serve as technical expert and project manager for hydrological and hydraulic studies related to railway projects, overseeing flood, erosion, and stability risk analyses, including hydraulic modeling and the design of structures such as culverts, bridges, retention basins, and bank protections.
• Mentor and train engineering teams, ensuring technical quality and participation in field activities (surveys, inspections, measurements).
• Prepare and validate technical documentation, including reports and service proposals, and coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Analyze the impacts of climate change on railway infrastructure, recommend adaptation measures, and contribute to technology watch and the development of innovative modeling and risk management approaches.

Education : Master’s degree (M.Sc. or M.Eng.) in civil engineering, hydrotechnical engineering, water resources, or a related field. Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) and/or Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or eligible for registration.

Years of experience : Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in hydrotechnical engineering applied to transportation infrastructure projects, including the management of complex projects.

Technical competencies :

• Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic and hydrological modeling (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, MIKE, InfoWorks, etc.) and in the analysis of hydrometeorological data.
• Experience in the design and sizing of hydraulic structures (culverts, bridges, detention basins, erosion protection, etc.).
• Proficient in applicable provincial (MTQ, MTO, MELCCFP, etc.) and federal standards and guidelines.
• 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.

Personal and soft skills :             

• Demonstrate leadership and thoroughness.
• Possess strong teamwork skills and a high level of autonomy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

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.