Engineering (Design) Lead

Systra

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
: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.Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com. Context:The MCS team is partnering with partnering with Metrolinx to deliver the Subway Extensions program.The Subways Extension program comprises two subway extensions. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometres further into Scarborough, with three new stations. The Yonge North Subway Extension will extend the TTC’s Line 1 by nearly eight kilometers north from Finch Station to Richmond Hill, with five new stations.We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Lead to lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, creative vision, and strong leadership to drive the design maturity, working with a number of stakeholders across Metrolinx and its contractors. Missions/Main Duties:This position will manage a team of Metrolinx staff, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to deliver design packages to maturity.What will I be doing?
  • To be responsible for leading and coordinating technical assurance of multiple design packages and physical construction works on large infrastructure projects
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers across multiple workstreams
  • Oversee the end-to-end design and engineering process, ensuring alignment with project and broader business goals, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Drive innovation in design and engineering practices, tools, and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
  • Manage project schedules and resource allocation.
  • Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and technical evaluations.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Profile/Skills:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent field
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering management, potentially inclusive of design management
  • Strong understanding of design principles and engineering methodologies
  • Project management experience on large scale rapid transit projects
  • Experience working with a large team of technical professionals and large-scale contractors
  • Demonstrated experience successfully managing the competing objectives of many external and internal stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience managing and influencing a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including municipalities
: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.

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