Structural Engineer, Rolling Stock

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.

Context

The main mission is to ensure the structural integrity of passenger rail cars through inspection, analysis, design verification and production support.

Missions/Main Duties

• Visit railcar overhaul shops to inspect, measure and gather data on damaged passenger railcars;
• Perform structural engineering calculations;
• Perform manual calculations of stressed skin structures and welded steel assemblies;
• Prepare freebody diagrams - balance diagrams of railcar structural components;
• Occasionally: Use finite element analysis results and manual calculations to verify the safety margins of components and connections;
• Check that fabrication drawings accurately represent the engineering design intent;
• Support production as needed;
• Other related tasks as necessary. 

Profile/Skills

Training: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil (Structural) engineering and member of OIQ. 

Years of experience: 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role. Experience in railway industry a strong asset. 

Technical competiencies:

• Relevant experience in manual calculation and structural design is preferred;
• Experience in the railway industry is an asset;
• Interest in stress analysis, structural engineering and strength of materials;
• The candidate must have a good knowledge of French and English;
• The candidate must be able to produce reports and presentations summarizing the analyses performed, in both French and English;

Personal qualities and soft skills:

• The candidate must demonstrate autonomy and dynamism;
• The candidate shall demonstrate good attention to details. 

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.