Overview At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America—including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water—Mott MacDonald empowers our people to excel, learn, and grow. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours and you can truly shape your story.
Key Responsibilities Lead project pursuits including development of proposals and organizational chart/team structure for project delivery
Play a key role in project initiation and planning, including hours estimation, schedule development, and project execution plan
Lead the Rail Systems elements of project delivery within Mott MacDonald Canada, including management and oversight of detailed design and budget management
Develop, coordinate, and efficiently manage resources to complete systems engineering scope involving multiple disciplines and across multiple offices
Coordinate and manage the efforts of sub‑consultants, sub‑contractors, and suppliers
Lead, coordinate, and manage the QA process in alignment with the Mott MacDonald QMS and project‑specific requirements
Manage project close‑out activities and facilitate client satisfaction surveys
Provide strategic direction and support for systems engineering and systems assurance activities across Canada and the US as needed
Support the development and delivery of key Systems Engineering processes and practices within MM’s North American projects, including SE, SI, RM, CM, and SA
Assist in the on‑going review of all System Engineering and Integration processes and practices used within Mott MacDonald




Develop and maintain relationships with clients and partners and represent the organization at rail and transit industry events and conferences
Candidate Specification Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent degree (significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
20 or more years of experience delivering large and complex infrastructure projects, preferably in rail and transit
P. Eng designation in Ontario, British Columbia or Alberta, or eligible for membership
Proven experience in the management of design and delivery of the following systems for public infrastructure projects: Traction Power Systems
Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS)
Power rail systems
Communication Systems
Signalling and Train Control
Tunnel Ventilation control systems
SCADA systems for control and monitoring
Public Address and Public Visual Information Systems
Security Systems (CCTV/Access Control)
Rolling Stock/Vehicles

Experience with management of system integration for large and complex systems in major railway infrastructure projects
Experience with “right side of Vee” including Verification and Validation, and testing and Commissioning phases of project delivery, including readiness for operation
Robust communication skills and fluency in English
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and lead technical discussions with clients and partners
Able to hold competent business discussions with clients
Able to interface with domain specialists, design managers and construction project managers, in a competent professional manner
Broad experience of delivery within major infrastructure projects
Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management (IEC/IEEE 15288)



and experience with implementation to real projects
Knowledge of System Safety and Assurance (EN 50126, CMREA)
INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification is desirable
Travel Requirements Occasional travel is part of the role and it is expected that the successful applicant will be able to travel within Canada and the US to MM locations and project offices
Hybrid Working Policy At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.
Job Details Location(s): Toronto, ON; Calgary, AB; Vancouver, BC
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Transport
Discipline: Systems and Signals
Job Ref: 12113
Recruiter Contact: Adrienne Grego
Additional Information Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range is from $200,000 - $240,000 for Vancouver. Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate’s actual salary within the expected range. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

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📌 Rail Systems Design Lead (Alberta)
🏢 Mott MacDonald
📍 Alberta