The ProjectThe TramCité Project - Systems Contract, awarded to the Connexion Capitale General Partnership (Siemens Mobility and AtkinsRealis), is one of the largest public transportation projects in Québec and brings together experts responsible for delivering complex and innovative systems.
The project includes the design, integration, and commissioning of essential systems required for the operation of the future tramway, incorporating state-of-the-art technologies in rail systems, signaling, power supply and traction electrification, telecommunications, operations control, and passenger information.
By joining the Connexion Capitale project team, you will contribute to a transformative, sustainable, and high-profile project in a collaborative, stimulating work environment focused on technical excellence.
Position Overview - Lead Technical Manager Electrification The Lead Technical Manager Electrification will play an essential role in the Project, as He/she will be the technical responsible for all traction power substation , Overhead Catenary System engineering activities in Quebec, ensuring alignment between the JV engineering organization, Siemens design teams based in HeadQuarters, and contributing to the interface definition with civil works designers, Rolling Stock and the customer.
You will contribute to others bids and projects in Canada to support business growth, bringing your experience and lessons learned .
What you will do?
In TramCité, much of the detailed design may be produced by Siemens Centers of Competence located in headquarters. The lead technical manager electrification will Define engineering priorities, Allocate design packages, Reviews deliverables before submission, Organize and lead technical reviews with the customer and partners, Escalate design issues, Validate assumptions and deviations, Ensure consistency across all electrification disciplines.
The disciplines at traction power substations, OCS, MV switchgear, grid interface with HQ, SCADA, auxiliaries.
The electrification engineering role in TramCité already includes support to sourcing activities and technical documentation for procurement : Technical specifications, Vendor evaluation, Technical bid assessment, Supplier technical alignment.
The position contributes to interface definition with civil works designers, rolling stock and the customer. Key interfaces include:
- On the civil side: TPSS buildings, Foundations, Duct banks, Cable routes, Pole foundations, urbean integration
- Track : Rail bonding, Stray current protection, Return current design
- Contribution to the System integration
What will you need to succeed? - Master degree in electrical engineering
- 20+ years of experience in electrification project and engineering teams
- Relevant experience in complex rail projects with system integration and interfaces
- International experience and strong interpersonal abilities
- Fluent in French and English
The successful candidate for this position must be fluent in French and English (oral and written) to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role.
- The role requires interaction with French and/or English speaking customers and suppliers across Canada and/or abroad.
- The role requires regular interaction with Siemens colleagues based in Quebec, Ontario, nationally and internationally.
