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Systems Engineering Manager - Rail & Transit


Company : AECOM


Location : Markham, York Region


Created : 2025-12-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Systems Engineering Manager - Rail & Transit Join to apply for the Systems Engineering Manager - Rail & Transit role at AECOM. Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, were delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worlds most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM Mississauga is hiring a Systems Engineering Manager to join our growing Transit & Rail Systems team in Canada. This role will support the delivery of major, complex rail programs while expanding our technical leadership capacity in anticipation of upcoming projects across the country. This is a newly created position. This role can be based in Mississauga, Markham, Calgary or Edmonton. The Systems Engineering Manager will play a senior leadership role in planning, executing, and governing Systems Engineering activities across multidisciplinary rail and transit programs. Responsibilities General Responsibilities Lead and manage Systems Engineering activities across all project phases (concept, design, implementation, testing, commissioning) Provide technical direction and leadership to interdisciplinary engineering teams Report Systems Engineering progress and risks to senior leadership (Project Technical Manager / Director) Interpret and execute complex multi-disciplinary engineering scopes Maintain technical coordination with internal and external stakeholders (clients, suppliers, subcontractors, assessors) Work independently under broad objectives, exercising professional judgment Supervise, mentor, and develop engineers and technical staff Core Systems Engineering Responsibilities Develop, review, and approve Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP), Requirements Management Plans, and V&V Plans Lead and coordinate: Requirements Management, Interface and Integration Management, Configuration Management, Technical governance and assurance Manage requirements processes from customer capture through design, verification, validation, and acceptance Lead development of system specifications including: Functional requirements, System architectures, Interface specifications Establish and maintain traceability across system requirements using requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JAMA) Coordinate integration dependencies across disciplines and suppliers Lead engagement with Independent Safety Assessors (ISA), Technical Authorities, and auditors Support evidence-based engineering and progressive assurance activities Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree in Engineering Minimum 8 years of experience in Systems Engineering and Rail Systems At least 5 years of direct experience delivering Systems Engineering activities on railway or transit projects Strong working knowledge of requirements management tools (DOORS, DOORS NG, JAMA, or equivalent) Valid drivers license Preferred Qualifications Ideally 15+ years of experience in Systems Engineering and Rail Systems Practical experience applying standards including: ISO 15288 / ISO 29148 / ISO 24748, IEEE 1220 / IEEE 24748, EN 50126 / IEC 62278 / NFPA 130 INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licensure or eligibility for registration Strong understanding of: Configuration management, Change control, Governance frameworks, Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills Additional Information Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $170,000 to $220,000. Benefits AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. Equal Opportunity Statement As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team. ReqID: J10142029 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Canada Career Area: Engineering Work Location Model: Hybrid Compensation: CAD 170,000 - CAD 220,000 yearly Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AECOM by 2x. Get notified about new System Engineering Manager jobs in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr