Systems Engineering Manager Rail & Transit

AECOM is hiring a Systems Engineering Manager to join our growing Transit & Rail Systems team in Canada. This role will support the delivery of major complex rail programs while expanding our technical leadership capacity in anticipation of upcoming projects across the country. This is a newly created position.

This role can be based in Mississauga Markham Calgary or Edmonton.

The Systems Engineering Manager will play a senior leadership role in planning executing and governing Systems Engineering activities across multidisciplinary rail and transit programs.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Systems Engineering activities across all project phases (concept design implementation testing commissioning)
• Provide technical direction and leadership to interdisciplinary engineering teams
• Report Systems Engineering progress and risks to senior leadership (Project Technical Manager / Director)
• Interpret and execute complex multi-disciplinary engineering scopes
• Maintain technical coordination with internal and external stakeholders (clients suppliers subcontractors assessors)
• Work independently under broad objectives exercising professional judgment
• Supervise mentor and develop engineers and technical staff

Core Systems Engineering Responsibilities

• Develop review and approve Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP) Requirements Management Plans and V&V Plans
• Lead and coordinate:

• • Requirements Management
  • Interface and Integration Management
  • Configuration Management
  • Technical governance and assurance

• Manage requirements processes from customer capture through design verification validation and acceptance
• Lead development of system specifications including:

• • Functional requirements
  • System architectures
  • Interface specifications

• Establish and maintain traceability across system requirements using requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS JAMA)
• Coordinate integration dependencies across disciplines and suppliers
• Lead engagement with Independent Safety Assessors (ISA) Technical Authorities and auditors
• Support evidence-based engineering and progressive assurance activities

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Systems Engineering and Rail Systems
• At least 5 years of direct experience delivering Systems Engineering activities on railway or transit projects
• Strong working knowledge of requirements management tools (DOORS DOORS NG JAMA or equivalent)
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally 15 years of experience in Systems Engineering and Rail Systems
• Practical experience applying standards including:

• • ISO 15288 / ISO 29148 / ISO 24748
  • IEEE 1220 / IEEE 24748
  • EN 50126 / IEC 62278 / NFPA 130

• INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification
• Professional Engineer () licensure or eligibility for registration
• Strong understanding of:

• • Configuration management
  • Change control
  • Governance frameworks

• Project management certification (PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent)
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening assessment and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time