Interface Engineering Specialist 1

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 Interface Engineering Specialist in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, detail-oriented, and innovative teammates.

You'll play a key role in identifying, managing, and resolving technical interfaces within the GO Expansion project, particularly as they relate to Alstom's scope of work. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (civil works, overhead catenary systems, traction power facilities, cabling, and cable containment), lead the development of Interface Control Documents, and manage interface-related deliverables to ensure on-time performance and KPI reporting.

You’ll specifically take care of defining system interfaces and ensuring their consistency and completeness, but also identifying risks, scope gaps, and opportunities for improvement as project requirements evolve.

We’ll look to you for:

• Identifying and defining system interfaces relevant to civil works and internal stakeholders, including maintaining an interface matrix and register

• Leading, contributing to, and managing System Interface Control Documents (ICD) with external and internal stakeholders

• Identifying output requirements from ICDs applicable to Alstom subsystems

• Reviewing designs and actively participating in requirements management to ensure interface consistency and completeness

• Managing interface-related deliverables to meet deadlines and KPI goals

• Identifying risks, scope gaps, and grey areas, and escalating issues as needed

• Adapting to changes in project scope, requirements, and design maturity

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:

• University degree in Engineering or relevant railway/system engineering experience

• 5–7 years of experience in System Engineering with a focus on Interface Management, or 5 years in a railway engineering environment, or 5 years in a civil engineering design role

• Experience working in heavy rail and/or with Metrolinx/GO Transit (preferred)

• Experience with railway signalling and communication systems, cabling, or cable containment (preferred)

• Proficiency in interface management within complex projects

• Fluency in English, both verbal and written

• Knowledge of rail construction environments and engineering practices

• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and a self-motivated, detail-oriented mindset

• Ability to adapt and learn new techniques in a dynamic environment

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 monotonous routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive 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 leadership or expert roles in engineering

• 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 – $120,000 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​