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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Context
As a member of the Cadence consortium, SYSTRA Canada is contributing its expertise to ALTO, the high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City and Toronto.
One of Canada’s most ambitious and transformative infrastructure projects, ALTO is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape how Canadians connect and travel, while creating a lasting legacy for the country.
Ready to be part of it? Join SYSTRA Canada and help shape the future of high-speed rail in Canada. Take on new challenges. Make an impact. Build a career that matters.
About Cadence
The Cadence consortium, comprising CDPQ Infra, AtkinsRéalis, SYSTRA Canada, Keolis Canada, Air Canada and SNCF Voyageurs, was selected by the Canadian government to develop the project. Together, these organizations bring extensive expertise in transportation and infrastructure to advance the development of a modern high-speed rail network in Canada.
As the ALTO project moves forward and our teams continue to grow, SYSTRA Canada is looking for a talented and passionate [Position Title] to join our team and contribute to this landmark project.
Missions/Main Duties
- Lead the design and technical review of municipal water distribution, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems, including extensions, connections, relocations, and upgrades.
- Assess the capacity and constraints of existing systems, conduct or review hydraulic analyses, and recommend feasible solutions.
- Review engineering drawings, calculations, reports, specifications, and tender documents to verify their technical quality, completeness, constructability, and compliance with municipal requirements.
- Apply municipal standards and guidelines, establish design criteria and technical requirements, and support permitting, approvals, and responses to review comments.
- Coordinate reviews with municipalities, utility owners, and project stakeholders; integrate utility designs with roads, drainage, structures, stations, railways, and other disciplines.
- Identify design, approval, interface, and construction risks; recommend mitigation measures; and mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
Profile/Skills
Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline.
Years of experience: At least 10 years of experience in municipal engineering, with significant responsibility for the design or review of water distribution, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems.
Technical Skills
- Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing municipal engineering drawings, calculations, reports, and tender documents related to municipal utilities;
- Strong knowledge of municipal design standards, approval processes, and requirements for connecting to or modifying existing municipal infrastructure;
- Experience assessing the capacity, constraints, and impacts associated with existing municipal systems;
- Experience coordinating with municipalities, utility owners, and multidisciplinary project teams;
- Experience on major infrastructure, public transit, transportation, or urban development projects is an asset;
- Familiarity with CAD and 3D design environments;
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English.*
- Reason for the bilingualism requirement : You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele, including French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore essential to building strong client relationships, understanding their specific needs, and communicating effectively in their preferred language.
Interpersonal Skills
- Sound technical judgment in the design of municipal water distribution, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems;
- Ability to lead design reviews and provide clear, actionable technical direction;
- Practical understanding of constructability, construction staging, and integration with existing infrastructure;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to municipal stakeholders and
- other project participants;
- Effective leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills;
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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.
We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.
For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [email protected].
Workplace Type
Hybrid
