Installation Design Manager

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Date: 2 Sept 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

Req ID:482745 

 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

 

 

 

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project. The GO Expansion scope : fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems.

 

Responsibilities

  • Installation Engineering Management
    • Manage the resources from a people management perspective ensure correct objectives are set and monitored .
    • Manage team competencys in line with requirements for specific roles 
    • Ensure on time delivery and maintain CPIs in line with forcasts for all deliverys 
    • Delivers engineering studies (Bill of Installation Materials / Quantities, Method Statements, Installation Materials Specification Requirements, Installation drawings and configuration)
    • Assess monthly the Prime’s progress and generates internal reporting : Action plan progress, report, review, and progress.
    • Plans and schedules Installation Engineering activities as per Alstom System requirements. 
    • Create & reviews and signs off all installation design including Installation Method statement, drawings, and manages site copies of drawing with Red & Yellow / Mark-ups, reviews, and analyses subcontractor daily/weekly installation report. Manage of Punch list and regular follow-ups to close them. Ensures that “as built” drawings are in place before revenue service, including “as installed” configuration.
    • Create & Reviews of Installation BOQ and updates as per project requirements. Supervising first article inspections and getting approvals from end user. Generates Traceability to installation requirements.
    • Lists Installation tools and organizes regular inspections (calibration dates, notice to use, etc. )
    • Leads, manages, organizes, and plans the installation activities with Alstom Installation Team and/or Subcontractors. Takeover of building / workplace report (Civil works reception) –including punch list of remaining works to be done.
    • Decides start of work as per 4M Checklist for starting Installation Engineering activities. 
    • Makes REX of Project installation activities and report on action.
    • Proficiency in using BIM/AutoCAD / Microstation to create/modify 2d drawings an asset
    • Attention to detail – to understand mechanical and electrical drawings for installation
    • Familiarity of both mechanical and electrical basic tools for testing and verification tests of installation.
    • Good communication skills and familiarity of working in a unionized environment.
    • Proficiency in computer office applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
    • Able to work in the office and field under seasonal environmental conditions (fit for duty).
    • Able to work under the safety rules  outlined by site, company, and industry.
    • Occasional international travel may be required.

 

Education

  • Master's Degree in Railway Systems Engineering
  • Certified in Autocad and/or other Design tools desirable

 

Experience

  • Experience in railway site management
  • Strong knowledge of Railway products and service knowledge on different market segments (Urban, Mainline, Freight and Product)
  • 5+ years experience in design, drafting or engineering 
  • Knowledge of ETCS (European Train Control Solution) solution and proven deployment experience
  • Environmental, Health and Safety background desired
  • Experience of management by Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives desired
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Quality focused, team player

 

Other

Job location: Toronto, ON M5H 3P5

Employment: Permanent full-time role

Language of work: English

Compensation: $135,000 - $145,000 CAD / year

Benefits: health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, disability), pension, bonus, life insurance, long term care insurance, maternity and parental benefits, learning/training benefits, paid time off

# Vacancy: 1

 

 

 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

 

 

Job Type:​Experienced​


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