Railway Systems Specialist

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:Arcadis is seeking a qualified Railway Systems Lead to join our Rail & Transit business and work on delivering our existing and future portfolio of projects. This position can be based out of any of our Toronto offices, with flexibility to attend project or client sites as required by project need. The position is a senior-level opportunity to lead design and technical assurance of large, complex railway projects and serve as a mentor to our broader engineering and design staff.This role is suited to an experienced licenced Professional Engineer with deep expertise in railway systems and a proven track record of sealing complex infrastructure designs.Role accountabilities:The successful candidate will lead the design, assurance and integration of transit systems across multiple disciplines, ensuring that all solutions are aligned with project goals and client requirements. This role requires a strategic approach to system development and a deep understanding of transit operations, testing, commissioning and stakeholder needs.You will coordinate closely with civil, systems, and construction teams to ensure the seamless integration of systems into the broader infrastructure. Effective collaboration between disciplines is essential for achieving robust, interoperable transit networks.Ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations is a critical aspect of the role. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining quality and safety throughout the design and assurance process, meeting both industry and client expectations.Uphold Arcadis Quality Management System and ensure deliverables are produced in accordance with project and applicable industry standards,The position involves managing design schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure that project milestones are achieved. Proactive management and effective prioritization are key to delivering projects on time and within budget.Regular engagement with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies is necessary to facilitate approvals and resolve technical issues. Strong communication skills and the ability to address stakeholder concerns are essential for successful project delivery.You will lead design reviews, risk assessments, and quality assurance activities to maintain the integrity and reliability of the overall system as well as resolving complex technical issues and provide guidance on engineering solutions. These processes help identify potential issues early and ensure that project outcomes are both safe and effective.The role includes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical leadership and innovation across the team. Your guidance will support professional development, foster a culture of excellence, and drive the adoption of cutting-edge practices within the organisation.Qualifications & Experience:* Minimum 20 years of progressive engineering experience in design for major rail and transit projects, preferably within Canada.* Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary transit system integration and interface management is required. The successful candidate is likely to have a design background in a railway system discipline (track, signalling, OSC, traction power, etc.).* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline; Master's degree is an asset.* P.Eng. license in Ontario is required.* In-depth knowledge of Canadian railway design standards and regulations, Transport Canada Railway Safety Act, CSA standards, AREMA and Metrolinx/GO Technical standards.* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.* Exposure to alternate project delivery models including AFP. Design-Build-Finance, Alliance or P3 structures is an asset.Why Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.The salary range for this position is $162,000 - $212,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.