Testing and Commissioning Integration Lead - LRT

Job Description

Parsons is looking for a talented Testing and Commissioning Integration Lead to help complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project. This role involves leading SIT (System Integration Testing) and commissioning activities to ensure a successful transit rail system deployment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop SIT test procedures and obtain P.Eng Stamp.
• Review all requirements and create dynamic testing procedures across multiple systems.
• Collaborate with design to develop a construction staged testing strategy (P1, TZ1, TZ2, Regression).
• Review ICDs against design requirements for validation methodology.
• Coordinate with T&C team on subsystem requirements for SIT and interface staging plus construction stages.
• Derive requirements from project functional plans (e.g., Gerry Wright OMF Building B Parametric Programming report, Power System Study).
• Manage and update the project Systems configuration state document.
• Review operational DDCRs and refine validation methods based on location & readiness.
• Develop prerequisites for T&C and schedule readiness for major system SITs.
• Define performance demonstration criteria.
• Participate in on‑site T&C, organize readiness, and drive work execution.
• Produce and stamp SITs including: line‑of‑sight tests, headway and speed limits, acceleration/deceleration characteristics, dynamic RAM tests, degraded mode operations (signal, power, track, communications), series of LRV tests, load monitoring, harmonics, failure and rescue scenarios, and SOP‑based tests.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction, or related field, and 5+ years of field construction experience.
• Experience in large civil/structural and/or rail projects.
• Technical knowledge and commissioning experience with Transit Rail Systems (signaling, communications, track, SCADA, overhead catenary, tunnel ventilation, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the Goal Zero safety program.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license; clean abstract preferred.
• Ability to navigate construction sites, including stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, and varying Edmonton weather conditions.

Critical Infrastructure Team

This position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which designs and delivers infrastructure that connects and protects communities worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Parsons is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the workplace. We strive for representation at all job levels for Indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.