Senior Systems Engineer – Light Rail

Arcadis

Senior Systems Engineer involved in delivering sustainable engineering solutions for light rail systems. Leading technical excellence and ensuring alignment across complex interfaces with multidisciplinary teams.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in systems engineering for light rail and CBTC train control systems, with a strong focus on requirements management, integration, and validation processes. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CBTC/Signalling Systems EngineeringINCOSE V-Model ApplicationCENELEC 50126/50128/50129 KnowledgeRequirements EngineeringTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Systems Engineering LifecycleVerification and Validation StrategiesATO DesignATP DesignATS DesignIntegration and TestingTroubleshooting Complex IssuesTechnical DocumentationRequirements ManagementField Testing

Soft Skills

Technical WritingCommunicationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

DOORSSysMLEACAD Tools

Industry Keywords

Safety ProcessesRAMS ProcessesFATSATCommissioning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead systems engineering activities across the full project lifecycle for light rail and CBTC train control systems
Guiding work from requirements definition and architecture through design, integration, verification, validation, testing, and commissioning
Take ownership of the systems engineering lifecycle, ensuring requirements are clearly defined and managed through implementation and delivery
Oversee system integration and validation for critical rail subsystems, including ATO, ATP and ATS
Develop and implement verification and validation strategies across simulation, factory testing, site acceptance, and field testing activities
Support testing and commissioning efforts, troubleshooting complex integration issues, and helping drive timely resolution of technical challenges
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and delivery partners to manage technical interfaces and promote a coordinated project approach.
Produce and review core engineering and compliance documentation, such as system design packages, interface control documents, test plans, and validation reports.
Provide technical leadership within the team by mentoring junior engineers and encouraging best practices in systems engineering.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Systems, Electrical, Control or related engineering discipline
12+ years’ CBTC/signalling systems engineering experience
Proven application of INCOSE V‑Model, requirements engineering and V&V
Deep knowledge of CENELEC 50126/50128/50129 and safety/RAMS processes
Practical experience with ATO, ATP and ATS design, integration and testing
Skilled with requirements and systems tools (e.g., DOORS, SysML/EA) and CAD/test tools
Field experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning and troubleshooting
Strong technical writing, communication and team leadership skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career growth opportunities
Professional development programs
Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion & belonging
Empowerment to pursue unique career paths and maximize impact