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. Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com. Context Systra Canada is currently seeking an experienced Cable Design Lead to support the planning, design, and delivery of Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects across Canada. Missions/Main Duties To undertake Cable Design for an LRT Project Profile/Skills Diploma or degree in Electrical, Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline; 8+ years’ experience in the design of cable containment (trays, conduits, duct banks) for rail/transit or industrial projects; Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Certified Engineering Technologist with significant experience in selecting cables and their installation and testing for rail transist systems. Knowledge regarding containment / route design for major infrastructure would be beneficial. knowledge of routing constraints, constructability, maintainability and separation requirements for power, signalling and communications cables; experience coordinating with civil, structural, architectural and systems teams. Required Technical Knowledge Working knowledge of the following standards:- Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC)- CSA C22.1 – Canadian Electrical Code, Part I- CSA C22.2 – Electrical Equipment Standards, Part II- CAN/CSA C22.3 No. 7 – Underground Systems Applied knowledge in:- Cable temperature ratings- Ampacity calculations and derating- Conductor sizing (AWG)- Wet-rated and sunlight-resistant cable requirements- Pull box spacing and conduit fill limits- Separation requirements for different cable types Beneficial Additional ExperienceConduit, Raceway & Cable Tray Installation Standards:- NECA 1 – Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction- NECA 101 – Installing Steel Conduits- NECA/NEMA 105 – Installing Metal Cable Tray Systems- NECA 111 – Installing Non‑Metallic Raceways- NEMA VE 1 – Metal Cable Tray Systems Fire resistance & smoke propagation:- CAN/ULC‑S139- UL 2196- NFPA 130 Rail‑specific EMC, safety & communication integrity:- EN 50119, EN 50121, EN 50122, EN 50155, EN 50159 Telecom structured cabling:- TIA‑568, TIA‑598, BICSI Grounding, bonding, stray current standards:- IEEE 80, EN 50162, NACE SP0169 TPSS & OCS DC traction power cable standards:- IEEE 1653 series, AREMA Preference for Light Rail Transit (LRT) experience. Heavy rail and High-Speed rail experience is advantageous. 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. We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team. For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact infocanada@systra.com.