Director - Engineering

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead rail engineering governance, technical integration, design assurance, and discipline support across the capital program.
• Translate Systems Engineering requirements into practical rail delivery requirements and support project teams during design and construction.
• Review and validate permanent way, rail structures, special railway infrastructure, and alignment designs against applicable standards and regulations.
• Resolve interfaces between rail infrastructure and signalling/CBTC, traction power/OCS, civil structures, and stations.
• Oversee technical risks, engineering variances, technical reviews, and contractor and consultant submissions.
• Lead and develop the engineering team and drive technical accountability among consultants and delivery partners.
• Oversee asset lifecycle management and interface design to support safe and reliable rail operations.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline focused on rail infrastructure.
• At least 10 years of progressive railway infrastructure engineering experience, including at least five years in senior leadership on large capital transit programs.
• Strong knowledge of track engineering, AREMA standards, Transport Canada requirements, and systems engineering lifecycle principles.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ontario Professional Engineers Act.
• Senior leadership, stakeholder management, and technical communication experience, including multidisciplinary interface and technical risk resolution.
• P.Eng. in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario is preferred.

Work arrangements

• Part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options may be discussed if suitable for the role.

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