At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex transportation projects, ensuring successful system deployment and technical integration.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on innovative transportation solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, performance bonuses, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Work in vibrant Toronto or New York, collaborating with diverse teams on exciting projects.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the transportation sector while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 135000 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced E&M Systems Lead to oversee technical scope, systems integration, engineering coordination, and project delivery for complex transportation systems. This role will work across engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, and other technical teams to ensure successful system deployment, manage technical risks, and maintain compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Position Responsibilities
- Technical Scope & Project Engineering
- Manage the technical and contractual scope of assigned projects.
- Develop and control technical scopes of work and supporting documentation.
- Support project engineering leadership in solution deployment and final acceptance.
- Coordinate engineering activities and support execution of project delivery plans.
- Ensure project solutions meet performance requirements and customer acceptance criteria.
- Systems Integration & Configuration Management
- Oversee configuration, change control, and requirements management processes.
- Review system and subsystem documentation for technical alignment and consistency.
- Identify gaps in subsystem and third-party interfaces and coordinate their resolution.
- Manage the controlled integration of external technical information into project systems.
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify, assess, and mitigate engineering and technical risks.
- Review technical assumptions and develop plans to address outstanding issues.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, contractual requirements, and safety standards.
- Raise and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), assess customer responses, and develop appropriate action plans.
- Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Maintain strong technical relationships with customers and project stakeholders.
- Collaborate with engineering, systems integration, installation, testing, and commissioning teams.
- Communicate technical requirements, risks, decisions, and project impacts clearly.
- Support knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and continuous improvement across the team.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific or technical field.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or progress toward obtaining one.
- At least 5 years of experience in a technical role within railway or transportation projects.
- Experience supporting project deployment throughout the full lifecycle, including commissioning.
- Strong understanding of systems integration, requirements management, configuration control, and technical risk management.
- Experience working in contractual customer environments.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluency in English, including the ability to communicate using technical documentation and terminology.
Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license.
- Systems Engineering certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Railway or transportation systems certifications.
- Safety or risk management certifications.
What the Role Offers
- Salary: $100,000–$135,000 CAD annually
- Comprehensive benefits and social coverage.
- Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative transportation and rail projects.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams.
- Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Opportunities for career advancement into project engineering management and other leadership roles.
- Dynamic work environment with opportunities to develop new technical and leadership skills.
Why Toronto, New York?
Toronto and New York offer major transportation and infrastructure environments with strong demand for engineering, systems integration, and technical project expertise. Working in this setting provides opportunities to contribute to complex transit initiatives, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and develop expertise in large-scale transportation systems and innovative engineering solutions.
E&M Systems Lead in Toronto employer: JMJ Phillip Group
Join a dynamic team at a leading manufacturer in the rail transportation industry, where innovation meets safety in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth and development, offering employees the chance to lead impactful electric traction projects while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, we provide a unique opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful contribution to the future of rail transport.
