Senior Systems Integration Engineer in Toronto

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.

We believe transportation is more than movement; it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life.

HDR is seeking a Senior Rail Systems Integration Engineer to join our Toronto office. Reporting to the Section Lead - Systems and Operations, you will be part of the larger North America Rail and Transit Systems Team, working closely with project managers and engineering disciplines on a variety of projects in Canada and the US.

As an engineer with experience in the rail and transit field, you will support the development and application of Systems Integration principles (such as requirements management and interface management) on projects. You will need to be creative, hands-on, and good at problem solving, looking at projects from a bigger holistic systems perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design-team management of commuter, shortline, freight, transit and class-one rail projects.
• Coordinate the planning and environmental process; manage the assembly of plans, specifications and construction estimate packages.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed.
• Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client and HDR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate engineering degree in a related field (civil, mechanical, environmental, systems, industrial, mechatronics, etc.).
• Understanding of systems integration principles such as interface management and requirements management.
• Experience working in large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and lead initiatives on projects.
• Adaptable to different project environments, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly creative, out-of-the-box approach for problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10 years experience in railway engineering and managing complex multidisciplinary railway projects.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• Proficient with MicroStation, OpenRail Designer/OpenRoads Designer, and/or AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Skilled in technical writing, communicating and presenting to clients and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team on railway projects.
• Computer literate with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.