Operations and Maintenance Rail Systems EIT
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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HDR is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Rail Systems EIT to join our Toronto office. Reporting to the Section Lead - Systems, Operations and Maintenance, you will be part of the larger North America Rail and Transit Systems Team, working closely with project managers and engineering disciplines on a variety of projects in Canada and the US.
As an EIT with experience in the rail operations and maintenance, you will be responsible for working with a wide variety of rail engineering disciplines. You will need to be creative, hands-on, and good at problem solving, being able to look at projects from a bigger holistic systems perspective. The expectation is that this candidate will have the ability to help lead (internally and in front of the client) the management of O&M requirements between systems and infrastructure elements as part of the overall project team.
This position is ideal for an EIT candidate with a broad view and understanding across multiple engineering and project disciplines (including civil engineering, architecture, track, and rail systems).
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and achieving approval for operational concepts, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring that all transit agency requirements are met within project and operational plans.
- Leading/participating in internal and external client meetings, engagement in technical proposals and business development activities, validating functional design concepts and ensure their feasibility.
- Defining O&M specifications for complex infrastructure, facilities, and transportation projects, and this will include collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including Metrolinx, TTC, city agencies, and contractors
- Developing and implementing O&M integration plans while evaluating stakeholder requests
- Support and co-ordinate in undertaking technical reviews of designs, plans, specifications, construction submittals, O&M related documents, etc.
- Support and work closely with the wider Systems Engineering team, including Systems Assurance, RAMS, and Operations & Maintenance.
- Support the development and undertaking of Verification and Validation (V&V) processes.
- A minimum of 3 years’ professional experience, including exposure working on transit or transportation projects
- EIT year 3+ will be considered, or eligibility for P. Eng licensure
- Knowledge of industry standard operational simulation software such as OpenTrack Railway Technology software (or equivalent) preferred.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Transportation, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) preferrable.
- Experience with REVIT, AutoCAD, BIM principles, and Bluebeam preferred.
- Knowledge of ProjectWise and various MS Office applications.
- Understanding of systems integration principles such as interface management and requirements management, including experience using tools such as DOORS NG, and familiarity with ISO15288 Standard would be considered an asset
- Experience working in large, multi-disciplinary projects
- Self-starter, able to work independently and lead initiatives on projects
- Adaptable to different project environments, good communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly creative, out-of-the-box approach for problem-solving
- Bachelor's degree
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
- Basic knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
- MS Office Applications experience
- Strong interest in railroad design An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.
Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Freight Rail
Full-time
Regular
Rail and Transit Systems
Aug 5, 2025
