Overhead Catenary System 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 Overhead Contact System (OCS) Design Lead to support the planning, design, and delivery of Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects across Canada.

Missions/Main Duties

• Oversee OCS design and delivery for rail/transit projects.
• Lead the design of the OCS, including alignment of contact wire, support structures, sectioning and isolation
• Develop OCS design criteria, layouts and details
• Coordinate OCS interfaces with Traction Power, Signaling, Communications, Civil/Structural, Trackwork, Stations/Architectural, and Utilities, ensuring physical and functional integration.
• Support the management of System Interfaces and creation of Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Review and approve OCS designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Sign off the project documents (reports, drawings, calculations, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and client requirements (CSA, AREMA, EN, IEC, etc.).
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, material approvals, method statements, and RFIs, providing timely technical responses and design clarifications.
• Attend project meetings and provide technical expertise.
• Participate in design reviews and hazard/interface workshops, providing OCS input to support safe, buildable, and maintainable solutions.
• Allocate tasks and manage team resources for OCS-related work.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
• Implement QA/QC processes for OCS deliverables.
• Conduct design reviews and audits.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and progress updates.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Resolve site issues related to OCS installation and integration.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation in Canada (or eligibility to obtain).
• At least 10 years of railway experience in OCS design and implementation.
• Experience as an OCS Engineer in the design phase, with the ability to analyze and comment on designs, providing expert consultancy during feasibility, preliminary, detailed design, and assessment of constructability.
• Experience with OCS structural calculations in Canadian Context.
• Excellent leadership, coordination and communication skills with a proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and drive digital innovation.
• Proficiency in software used for OCS design, such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Commissioning supervision experience is advantageous.
• 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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