Installation Design Manager
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Date: 4 Aug 2025
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Company: Alstom
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 includes fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications, and digital systems.
Responsibilities
- Installation Engineering Management
- Manage resources from a people management perspective, ensuring objectives are set and monitored.
- Manage team competencies in line with role requirements.
- Ensure on-time delivery and maintain KPIs in line with forecasts for all deliveries.
- Deliver engineering studies (Bill of Installation Materials / Quantities, Method Statements, Installation Materials Specification Requirements, Installation drawings, and configuration).
- Assess monthly the Prime’s progress and generate internal reports: Action plan progress, review, and updates.
- Plan and schedule Installation Engineering activities as per Alstom System requirements.
- Create, review, and approve all installation designs, including Method statements, drawings, and manage site copies with mark-ups. Review and analyze subcontractor reports, manage punch lists, and ensure ‘as-built’ drawings are in place before revenue service.
- Create and review Installation BOQ and update as per project requirements. Supervise first article inspections and obtain approvals from end users. Ensure traceability to installation requirements.
- List installation tools and organize regular inspections (calibration, notices, etc.).
- Lead, manage, organize, and plan installation activities with the Alstom Installation Team and/or subcontractors. Oversee building/works reception, including punch lists.
- Decide the start of work based on the 4M Checklist for Installation Engineering activities.
- Report on project installation activities and actions taken.
- Proficiency in BIM/AutoCAD/Microstation for creating/modifying 2D drawings is an asset.
- Pay attention to detail to understand mechanical and electrical drawings for installation.
- Familiarity with basic mechanical and electrical tools for testing and verification.
- Good communication skills and experience working in a unionized environment.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Able to work in office and field under seasonal environmental conditions.
- Adhere to safety rules outlined by site, company, and industry standards.
- Occasional international travel may be required.
Education
- Master’s Degree in Railway Systems Engineering
- Certification in AutoCAD and/or other Design tools is desirable.
Experience
- Experience in railway site management.
- Strong knowledge of Railway products and services across market segments.
- 5+ years in design, drafting, or engineering.
- Knowledge of ETCS (European Train Control Solution) and deployment experience.
- Background in Environmental, Health, and Safety is desired.
- Experience managing by Quality, Cost, and Delivery objectives is preferred.
- 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 include health care coverage, pension, bonus, life insurance, long-term care, parental benefits, training, and paid time off.
# Vacancy: 1
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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Company
ALSTOM Gruppe
Location
Toronto
Country
Canada
Salary
100.000
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