Systems Lead

• Design & Engineering

• Permanent Contract

• Mid-Senior Level

• Hamilton

About Us

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About the Role

The Systems Lead provides overall technical leadership and systems engineering oversight for the LRT project. This role ensures that all technical systems—Rolling Stock, Signaling and Control, Power Infrastructure, Fare Systems, and OMSF—are designed, integrated, and implemented to meet project requirements, performance objectives, and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and systems engineering direction across all project systems and disciplines.
• Develop and maintain the System Engineering Management Plan defining requirements management, verification, and validation processes.
• Lead requirements development, analysis, and allocation from top-level system requirements down to subsystem specifications.
• Oversee technical design reviews and ensure design solutions meet functional, performance, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate systems engineering activities with Interface Manager, Integration Manager, and discipline leads.
• Establish system architecture and ensure coherent technical design across rolling stock, signaling, power, and facility systems.
• Lead trade studies and technical assessments to support design decisions and optimize system performance.
• Manage requirements traceability and ensure verification and validation activities demonstrate compliance.
• Coordinate technical risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for system-level technical risks.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing technical specifications and evaluating contractor proposals.
• Provide technical guidance on operational concepts including degraded mode operations and emergency procedures.
• Ensure technical solutions support the 1,435 mm gauge track, 100% low-floor LRV operations, and TSP functionality.
• Mentor and develop systems engineering capabilities within the project team.

What do we need from you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline); Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive systems engineering experience in rail or transit projects with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Expert knowledge of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and lifecycle processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of LRT systems including rolling stock, signaling, traction power, and control systems.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and managing complex multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong requirements management skills with proficiency in tools such as DOORS or equivalent.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools is an asset.
• Excellent technical problem-solving abilities with strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required.
• INCOSE certification (CSEP or ASEP) is highly desirable.
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership presence with ability to influence technical direction and build stakeholder confidence.
• Demonstrated commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.