System Wayside and OM Manager

Number of Vacancies: 1

About the Project:

The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will bring the Eglinton Crosstown LRT another 9.2 kilometers farther west, creating a continuous rapid transit line from the east end of Toronto into Mississauga. The Stations, Rail, and Systems (SRS) package encompasses the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of key project components.

Position Overview:

TRP has a current vacancy for a System Wayside and O&M Manager, who is responsible for leading the design, engineering, and integration of wayside systems and ensuring Operations & Maintenance (O&M) readiness across the ECWE project. This role provides technical and managerial oversight for systems design production, integration, and lifecycle readiness, ensuring compliance with all technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all engineering and design activities for wayside systems (power distribution, Overhead Catenary System, track, SCADA, communications, signalling interfaces, trackside equipment, and related infrastructure).
• Oversee design production and validation to ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the System Integration and Interface team to define and manage interfaces between wayside systems, rolling stock, stations, and civil works.
• Incorporate systems requirements, TVRA recommendations, and operational considerations into the design.
• Ensure all wayside system designs align with project standards, Metrolinx requirements, and applicable codes.
• Develop and implement the O&M readiness strategy for systems assets, including maintainability, accessibility, and lifecycle management.
• Review design documentation to ensure operational maintainability and reliability are built into design decisions.
• Coordinate with Metrolinx and O&M stakeholders to define maintenance philosophies, asset management strategies, and spare parts planning.
• Support preparation of O&M manuals, training programs, and handover documentation.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of systems engineers and designers, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables aligned with project milestones.
• Manage design progress reviews, risk assessments, and change management processes for systems wayside design.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, coordinating activities with design partners and subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary contact for systems wayside matters in meetings with Metrolinx, WSP, and other stakeholders.
• Support the definition and validation of interface requirements between wayside systems and other project elements.
• Contribute to system assurance activities, including RAMS, verification & validation, and safety certification.
• Maintain configuration control and requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Integration and Testing & Commissioning teams to ensure readiness for dynamic testing.
• Provide regular reporting on systems wayside design progress, risks, and issues to the Systems Director.
• Ensure compliance with Metrolinx, provincial, and federal standards.
• Manage and track actions arising from design reviews, RFIs, and technical clarifications.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Systems Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in systems design, integration, and interface management for large-scale rail or transit infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams in Design-Build or Public-Private Partnership (P3) environments.
• Strong working knowledge of CENELEC / ISO / IEC systems engineering standards (EN 50126 / 50128 / 50129, ISO/IEC
• Experience using requirements and configuration management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, Aconex).
• Experience in systems assurance, verification & validation, and commissioning support preferred
• Strong understanding of rail systems engineering and integration principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficient in systems engineering processes, configuration management, and interface coordination.
• Familiarity with safety, assurance, and regulatory frameworks in rail or transit projects.
• Competence in problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution.

What TRP Can Offer You:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

At TRP, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location

Mississauga, Ontario

Department

Systems Team

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Manager/Supervisor