Systems Engineer Transit

The CIMA offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new exciting complex projects you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets take on new challenges and advance their careers within the organization.

With a strong and expanding presence in the transit infrastructure sector. Our teams are supporting major transit programs that require the successful integration of complex operationally critical systems including communications networking control systems safety systems passenger-facing technologies and IT/OT infrastructure.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer Transit to join our growing Systems team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transit projects that shape how communities move while working alongside multidisciplinary teams transit agencies contractors operators and technical specialists.

The successful candidate will support the planning design integration verification validation commissioning and delivery of complex systems for transit clients. The role will involve integrating systems across stations guideways control centres vehicles communications networks and supporting infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings experience in systems engineering transit technologies telecommunications operational technologies or complex infrastructure integration. They are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment translating operational needs into clear technical requirements and supporting the delivery of high-reliability systems in complex stakeholder environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead or support systems engineering and systems integration activities on transit projects.
• Provide technical expertise for transit systems such as Public Address CCTV CAD/AVL fare collection passenger counting passenger information communications networking and control systems.
• Define manage and trace system requirements and system configurations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply systems engineering principles to the design integration verification & validation   deployment and decommission of transit systems.
• Produce system engineering plans such as: SEMP CMP DMP RMP QAP SIP and V&V plans.
• Perform site surveys documentation surveys and operation surveys and develop current system condition assessment report and concept of operations and maintenance.
• Perform business and mission analysis for the new proposed system and develop business needs and stakeholder needs.
• Define new system and develop system architectures integration strategies interface control approaches and testing strategies.
• Perform hazard identification risk assessment residual risk control measures and apply applicable risk acceptance criteria for a given system.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams contractors vendors operators and transit agencies.
• Support verification validation commissioning system acceptance and operational readiness activities.
• Review technical submissions design documents specifications test plans and test results.
• Identify document and mitigate technical operational cybersecurity and interface risks.
• Prepare technical reports specifications integration plans interface documentation and testing documentation.
• Support project delivery through clear communication sound engineering judgement and practical problem-solving.

Qualifications :

• University degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 8 years of relevant experience in systems engineering systems integration consulting engineering transit systems communications systems operational technologies or complex infrastructure projects.
• . designation or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada
• Experience working on LRT BRT bus transit or other public transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience with requirements development requirements management interface management testing commissioning or system acceptance.
• Experience supporting the development deployment testing or validation of software-intensive systems.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Integrity team spirit and a commitment to excellence 

Technical Experience

• LRT BRT and bus transit communications and operational systems.
• Systems engineering lifecycle processes including INCOSE practices.
• SCADA systems.
• MQTT AMQP or other IT/OT messaging protocols.
• Rolling stock interfaces.
• Fibre optic and IP networking firewalls and network security.
• APTA cybersecurity guidance and security zoning concepts.
• Wireless systems including Wi-Fi LMR TETRA LTE and 5G.
• Public address and passenger information systems.
• CCTV access control and security systems.
• IT/OT convergence.
• Station wayside onboard back-office and control room systems.
• Interface management across civil electrical mechanical communications vehicles and operations teams.

Assets

• INCOSE ASEP CSEP or related certification.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.
• Knowledge of EN 50126 EN 50128 and EN 50129.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience supporting field reviews testing commissioning or site-based activities.
• Flexibility to support occasional travel to project sites when required.

Why choose CIMA Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information :

At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race ethnicity colour religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression socio-economic status or background etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity we encourage all applications including but not limited to those from women Indigenous people people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time