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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.
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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;
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Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Certified Engineering Technologist with significant experience in selecting cables and their installation and testing for rail transist systems.
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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 Experience
Conduit, 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:
Grounding, bonding, stray current standards:
- IEEE 80, EN 50162, NACE SP0169
TPSS & OCS DC traction power cable standards:
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Preference for Light Rail Transit (LRT) experience. Heavy rail and High-Speed rail experience is advantageous.
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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.
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