Rail Systems Integration Engineer

Join to apply for the Rail Systems Integration Engineer role at HDR Overview At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities. Our goal is to make a positive impact on the world. HDR is looking for a Rail Systems Integration Engineer to join our Toronto office. Reporting to the Section Lead, Systems, Operations and Maintenance, you will be part of the larger North America Rail and Transit Systems Team, working closely with project managers and engineering disciplines on a variety of projects in Canada and the U.S. As an engineer with growing experience in the rail and transit field, you will support the development and application of Systems Integration principles—such as requirements management and interface management—on projects. Working across a wide variety of engineering disciplines you will need to be creative, hands‑on and proficient at problem‑solving, viewing projects from a holistic systems perspective. You will proactively lead in undertaking systems integration processes and work closely with the Systems Integration Lead to continually improve those processes. Primary Responsibilities Support the development of Systems Integration processes and apply them on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects. Facilitate and develop interfaces, requirements, and concepts. Support and coordinate technical reviews of designs, plans, specifications, construction submittals, testing, and commissioning documents. Collaborate closely with the wider Systems Engineering team—including Systems Assurance, RAMS, and Operations & Maintenance. Support the development and execution of Verification and Validation (V&V) processes. Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience, including work on transit or transportation projects. Experience with systems integration principles such as interface management and requirements management, including tools like DOORS NG, and familiarity with ISO15288 standards. Experience working on large, multi‑disciplinary projects. Self‑starter, able to work independently and lead initiatives on projects. Adaptable to different project environments, with good communication and interpersonal skills. Highly creative, with an out‑of‑the‑box approach to problem‑solving. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng.). Hands‑on experience with Microstation, OpenRail Designer, AutoCAD, and Civil3D. Ability to work both independently and in a team setting. MS Office software experience. Excellent oral and written communication and project management skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must. What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Commitment As employee owners, we all play a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups support belonging and foster a supportive environment for all employees. Location and Details Primary Location: Canada – Ontario – Toronto Other Locations: Ottawa, Richmond Hill, Calgary Industry: Freight Rail Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Rail and Transit Systems Job Posting: Oct 23, 2025 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr