Senior Project Engineer - LDRR (Interoperability)

 Reference Number : 1179 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $ 102 816 - $127 008

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 03/17/2026

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility. 

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Project Engineer leads engineering activities to ensure interoperability between locomotives, passenger cars (new and existing), and digital connectivity systems. He/she oversees the integration of rolling stock and digital platforms, manages technical interfaces, and serves as the primary technical point of contact for internal teams and suppliers.

•Lead the integration and validation of interfaces between rolling stock and digital systems

•Coordinate design reviews, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities related to interoperability

•Ensure compliance with operational, regulatory, and safety requirements

•Verify that all interoperable systems meet established specifications

Required Profile

 • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems), member of the OIQ.

•10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in project engineering (transportation/rail industry an asset).

•Ability to make decisions and influence within a matrix organization.

•Experience in systems integration and interoperability.

•Strong leadership and excellent bilingual communication skills (English/French).

•Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Teams, and SharePoint.

•PMP certification (an asset).

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

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