Installation Engineering Specialist

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.

Job Vacancy Disclosure

This posting represents an existing vacancy.

Could you be the full-time Installation Engineering Specialist in Toronto, ON we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a transformative project. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, innovative, and detail-oriented team of professionals.

You'll play a pivotal role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system by contributing to the On-Corridor Works project as part of the ONxpress consortium. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (design, site operations, and subcontractors), ensure quality installation designs, and support the successful delivery of engineering activities and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of installation engineering studies, site inspections, and technical reviews, but also manage progress reporting and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

We’ll look to you for:

• Enforcing strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations
• Overseeing subcontractor installation of civil elements such as signalling structure foundations, retaining walls, and primary cable containment
• Inspecting and verifying the quality of installations and materials used
• Tracking and reporting daily/weekly/monthly progress and updating site logs
• Maintaining accurate records of installation activities, test results, and site changes
• Coordinating with client representatives and third-party inspectors during audits or reviews
• Interfacing between subcontractor and Alstom design team as technical support
• Assessing progress reports and generating internal action plans to address challenges.
• Reviewing on installation designs, including drawings and method statements.
• Managing installation tools and ensuring regular inspections and calibration.
• Conducting site surveys to identify potential constraints and reporting them to the design team.
• Ensuring “as built” and “as installed” documentation is completed before revenue service.

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 Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• P.Eng certification or in progress (desirable)
• At least 5 years experience in civil construction, preferably in railway or infrastructure projects
• Experience or understanding of surveying, leveling, and setting out works, lifting plans, and working at height
• Knowledge of construction workflows, installation sequencing, and railway systems
• Familiarity with brownfield railway projects
• A certification in railway systems or safety (e.g., CROR, PTS, WHMIS, First Aid)
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and interpret civil and structural drawings
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience in leading site teams and overseeing subcontractor activities
• Required to work on-site, including night shifts, weekend and/or Statutory Holidays

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 cutting-edge security standards for rail signalling.

• Collaborate with diverse and supportive colleagues across teams.

• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.

• Utilise our flexible and collaborative 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 programs.

• Progress towards leadership or technical expertise roles within Alstom.

• 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.