Structural Engineer, Rolling Stock

SYSTRA

$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Montreal, QC
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil (Structural) engineering and membership in OIQ
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Preferred experience in manual calculation and structural design
  • Familiarity with railway industry practices is a strong asset
  • Proficient in both French and English, able to produce reports in both languages
  • Interest in stress analysis, structural engineering, and strength of materials

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and gather data on damaged passenger railcars at overhaul shops
  • Perform structural engineering calculations to ensure design integrity
  • Conduct manual calculations for stressed skin structures and welded steel assemblies
  • Prepare freebody diagrams for railcar structural components
  • Utilize finite element analysis results for component safety margin verification
  • Verify that fabrication drawings align with engineering design intent
  • Provide production support as required

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical safety assessments in the railway sector
  • Engagement with a variety of engineering tasks that enhance technical expertise
  • Supportive team environment that values autonomy and dynamism
  • Professional development opportunities in structural integrity and design
  • Use of advanced engineering software tools in analysis and design processes
Full Job Description

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.

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