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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.
Context:
The main mission is to ensure the structural integrity of passenger rail cars through inspection, analysis, design verification and production support.
Missions/Main Duties:
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Visit railcar overhaul shops to inspect, measure and gather data on damaged passenger railcars;
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Perform structural engineering calculations;
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Perform manual calculations of stressed skin structures and welded steel assemblies;
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Prepare freebody diagrams - balance diagrams of railcar structural components;
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Occasionally: Use finite element analysis results and manual calculations to verify the safety margins of components and connections;
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Check that fabrication drawings accurately represent the engineering design intent;
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Support production as needed;
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Other related tasks as necessary.
Profile/Skills:
Training: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil (Structural) engineering and member of OIQ.
Years of experience: 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role. Experience in railway industry a strong asset.
Technical competiencies:
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Relevant experience in manual calculation and structural design is preferred;
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Experience in the railway industry is an asset;
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Interest in stress analysis, structural engineering and strength of materials;
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The candidate must have a good knowledge of French and English;
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The candidate must be able to produce reports and presentations summarizing the analyses performed, in both French and English;
Personal qualities and soft skills:
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The candidate must demonstrate autonomy and dynamism;
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The candidate shall demonstrate good attention to details.
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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.
