Senior Interlocking (IXL) System Designer

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Interlocking (IXL) System Designer in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your systems design and integration expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Engineering Managers, Product Development Teams, and Installation Teams), support project deployment activities, and ensure continuous improvement of solutions and documentation.

You’ll specifically take care of designing standardized IXL architectures and related configurations, but also support installation and testing teams during deployment.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing block designs, including single and double-line signalling plans, signal sighting, and route and aspect charts

• Capturing customer architectural requirements and system interfaces

• Defining IXL system solutions, including components and pre-fitted configurations

• Producing comprehensive documentation for assembly and testing

• Supporting installation and testing teams during initial deployment

• Sharing knowledge of IXL system architecture features with the engineering community

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Engineering Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• P. Eng certification or in progress

• 5-10 years of experience in systems/sub-systems application design or integration in a complex and regulated environment (e.g., railway signalling, aerospace, defense)

• Good analytical skills and previous experience in system design and integration

• Knowledge of IXL systems, safety principles, and power supply

• Familiarity with IXL Alstom products

• Open-mindedness and a multi-disciplinary approach

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards senior engineering or leadership roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $90,000 – $125,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at View email address on jobsearch.alstom.com while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

Job Type:​Experienced​