Cable Design/ Containment Lead

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

Systra Canada is currently seeking an experienced Cable Design Lead to support the planning, design, and delivery of Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects across Canada.

Missions/Main Duties

To undertake Cable Design for an LRT Project

Profile/Skills

• Diploma or degree in Electrical, Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline;

• 8+ years’ experience in the design of cable containment (trays, conduits, duct banks) for rail/transit or industrial projects;

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Certified Engineering Technologist with significant experience in selecting cables and their installation and testing for rail transist systems.  
• Knowledge regarding containment / route design for major infrastructure would be beneficial.

• knowledge of routing constraints, constructability, maintainability and separation requirements for power, signalling and communications cables;

• experience coordinating with civil, structural, architectural and systems teams.

   

• Required Technical Knowledge

  Working knowledge of the following standards:
  • Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC)
  • CSA C22.1 – Canadian Electrical Code, Part I
  • CSA C22.2 – Electrical Equipment Standards, Part II
  • CAN/CSA C22.3 No. 7 – Underground Systems

   

   

• Applied knowledge in:
  • Cable temperature ratings
  • Ampacity calculations and derating
  • Conductor sizing (AWG)
  • Wet-rated and sunlight-resistant cable requirements
  • Pull box spacing and conduit fill limits
  • Separation requirements for different cable types

   

• Beneficial Additional Experience
  Conduit, Raceway & Cable Tray Installation Standards:
  • NECA 1 – Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction
  • NECA 101 – Installing Steel Conduits
  • NECA/NEMA 105 – Installing Metal Cable Tray Systems
  • NECA 111 – Installing Non‑Metallic Raceways
  • NEMA VE 1 – Metal Cable Tray Systems

   

• Fire resistance & smoke propagation:
  • CAN/ULC‑S139
  • UL 2196
  • NFPA 130

   

• Rail‑specific EMC, safety & communication integrity:
  • EN 50119, EN 50121, EN 50122, EN 50155, EN 50159

   

• Telecom structured cabling:
  • TIA‑568, TIA‑598, BICSI

   

• Grounding, bonding, stray current standards:
  • IEEE 80, EN 50162, NACE SP0169

   

• TPSS & OCS DC traction power cable standards:
  • IEEE 1653 series, AREMA

• Preference for Light Rail Transit (LRT) experience. Heavy rail and High-Speed rail experience is advantageous.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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