Systems Engineer - Transit

Job Description

The CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization.

The Operational Solutions and Technologies team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of critical infrastructure, systems, and engineering projects. Leveraging expertise in cybersecurity, telecommunications, IT/OT convergence, intelligent automation, software and systems engineering, and systems integration, the team develops resilient, scalable, and optimized solutions that ensure the long-term sustainability of infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

With a strong and expanding presence in the transit infrastructure sector. Our teams are supporting major transit programs that require the successful integration of complex, operationally critical systems, including communications, networking, control systems, safety systems, passenger-facing technologies, and IT/OT infrastructure.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer – Transit to join our growing Systems team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transit projects that shape how communities move, while working alongside multidisciplinary teams, transit agencies, contractors, operators, and technical specialists.

The successful candidate will support the planning, design, integration, verification, validation, commissioning, and delivery of complex systems for transit clients. The role will involve integrating systems across stations, guideways, control centres, vehicles, communications networks, and supporting infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings experience in systems engineering, transit technologies, telecommunications, operational technologies, or complex infrastructure integration. They are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment, translating operational needs into clear technical requirements, and supporting the delivery of high-reliability systems in complex stakeholder environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead or support systems engineering and systems integration activities on transit projects.
• Provide technical expertise for transit systems such as Public Address, CCTV, CAD/AVL, fare collection, passenger counting, passenger information, communications, networking, and control systems.
• Define, manage, and trace system requirements and system configurations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply systems engineering principles to the design, integration, verification & validation , deployment and decommission of transit systems.
• Produce system engineering plans such as: SEMP, CMP, DMP, RMP, QAP, SIP and V&V plans.
• Perform site surveys, documentation surveys and operation surveys and develop current system condition assessment report and concept of operations and maintenance.
• Perform business and mission analysis for the new proposed system and develop business needs and stakeholder needs.
• Define new system and develop system architectures, integration strategies, interface control approaches, and testing strategies.
• Perform hazard identification, risk assessment, residual risk control measures and apply applicable risk acceptance criteria for a given system.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, vendors, operators, and transit agencies.
• Support verification, validation, commissioning, system acceptance, and operational readiness activities.
• Review technical submissions, design documents, specifications, test plans, and test results.
• Identify, document, and mitigate technical, operational, cybersecurity, and interface risks.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, integration plans, interface documentation, and testing documentation.
• Support project delivery through clear communication, sound engineering judgement, and practical problem-solving.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, systems integration, consulting engineering, transit systems, communications systems, operational technologies, or complex infrastructure projects.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada
• Experience working on LRT, BRT, bus transit, or other public transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience with requirements development, requirements management, interface management, testing, commissioning, or system acceptance.
• Experience supporting the development, deployment, testing, or validation of software-intensive systems.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Technical Experience

• LRT, BRT, and bus transit communications and operational systems.
• Systems engineering lifecycle processes, including INCOSE practices.
• SCADA systems.
• MQTT, AMQP, or other IT/OT messaging protocols.
• Rolling stock interfaces.
• Fibre optic and IP networking, firewalls, and network security.
• APTA cybersecurity guidance and security zoning concepts.
• Wireless systems, including Wi-Fi, LMR, TETRA, LTE, and 5G.
• Public address and passenger information systems.
• CCTV, access control, and security systems.
• IT/OT convergence.
• Station, wayside, onboard, back-office, and control room systems.
• Interface management across civil, electrical, mechanical, communications, vehicles, and operations teams.

Assets

• INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or related certification.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.
• Knowledge of EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience supporting field reviews, testing, commissioning, or site-based activities.
• Flexibility to support occasional travel to project sites when required.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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