SCADA & DWRR Design Specialist

About the Project:

Trillium Rail Partners (TRP) is a consortium of Amico Major Projects, Alberici Constructors, and Acciona Infrastructure Canada, working closely with Metrolinx to deliver the Stations, Rail, and Systems (SRS) package for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), a transformative 9.2 km expansion of Toronto’s light rail network.

The ECWE will bring the Eglinton Crosstown LRT another 9.2 kilometres farther west, creating a continuous rapid transit line from the east end of Toronto into Mississauga. The Stations, Rail, and Systems (SRS) package encompasses the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of key project components.

Position Overview:

TRP has a current vacancy for a SCADA & DWRR Design Specialist that will be responsible for supporting the design, integration, interface, and delivery activities associated with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed Wireless Radio Relay (DWRR) systems for the project. The role assists with the preparation, review, coordination, and tracking of SCADA & DWRR design and interface deliverables while ensuring compliance with project requirements, technical standards, safety objectives, and schedule commitments. The Design Specialist works closely with the Design Lead, designers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to support successful system integration and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordination and Supervision of Design and Interface Deliverables

• Support the review and coordination of SCADA & DWRR design and interface deliverables produced by the Designer and subcontractors.
• Participate in meetings with designers, technical advisors, suppliers, subcontractors, and third-party technical experts.
• Track deliverables and support monitoring of compliance with project schedules.
• Review design documentation and identify potential issues related to safety, reliability, integration, and constructability.
• Assist the Design Lead with coordinating technical activities and design reviews.

Design Coordination and Integration

• Support reviews of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design documentation related to SCADA & DWRR systems.
• Coordinate design information between SCADA & DWRR systems and other project disciplines.
• Review design packages to verify inclusion of cable routing, fiber and cable connections, power requirements, equipment layouts, installation details, and integration requirements.
• Assist with the review of subcontractor design submissions and shop drawing documentation.
• Support coordination activities to ensure SCADA input/output signals and interfaces are identified, documented, and confirmed.

Subcontractor & Interface Management

• Support coordination activities with subcontractors, suppliers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Track, monitor, and assist in closing CRR comments in coordination with the Design Lead, Contracting Authority (CA), and third-party reviewers.
• Maintain interface registers, action logs, and issue tracking documentation.
• Assist in coordinating interface resolutions and stakeholder feedback.

Review and Approval Process

• Support the evaluation of RFIs, DCNs, and FCNs related to SCADA & DWRR systems.
• Review subcontractor shop drawings, product data sheets, software release notes, and design documentation.
• Assist with design review and approval activities.
• Support compliance verification and documentation management activities.

Reporting Preparation

• Prepare regular progress reports and status updates.
• Track design actions, issues, risks, and interface activities.
• Maintain records of meetings, technical decisions, and design reviews.

Risk Management

• Identify potential technical and interface-related risks.
• Support development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Escalate issues to the Design Lead when impacts to scope, schedule, safety, performance, or integration are identified.

Qualifications:

• 3-6 years of experience working in projects/activities related to SCADA & DWRR systems design in railway or major infrastructure projects.
  
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems preferred).
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of SCADA & DWRR systems
• Knowledge of interface management, systems engineering, V-lifecycle, requirements management, and configuration management.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS or DOORS NG to trace contract mandates down to the design evidence.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with CAD and Bluebeam.
  
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate activities with subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams.
• Proactive problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  

What TRP Can Offer You:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

At TRP, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Strictly no third-party resumes accepted.