System Designer

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System DesignerDate:
7 Oct 2026
Location:
Toronto, ON, CA
Company:
Alstom
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 System Engineer in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your technical expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.
You'll play a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system by contributing to the GO Expansion project. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as rolling stock, electrification, civil and track, and operations and maintenance), develop system specifications, and ensure technical consistency across all project subsystems, and much more.
You’ll specifically take care of designing system solutions and formalizing system specifications, but also maintaining traceability of requirements and supporting technical discussions with the customer.
We’ll look to you for:
Analyzing input needs (external or internal) and requirements to design optimal system solutions
Providing technical interfaces with non-signaling teams
Formalizing and maintaining system specifications, application rules, and supporting process descriptions
Ensuring traceability throughout formal documentation and requirements
Developing interface specifications for external and internal subsystems
Coordinating with program team members to implement and revise designs
Supporting technical discussions with the customer and consortium teams
Applying Alstom standard processes and contributing to continuous improvement efforts
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:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering or equivalent design experience
Experience or understanding of signaling projects as a sub-system or system engineer
Knowledge of Wayside Signaling, Computer-Based Interlocking (CBI) solutions, and Wayside/Trackside environments
Familiarity with industry standards such as AREMA and CENELEC
A Professional Engineer certification (or in progress)
Experience with tools like DOORs and ClearQuest
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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.
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.
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