Cable Design Lead

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group and 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 for passengers or goods, including feasibility studies for new railway lines, capacity increases, and privatization of rail infrastructure.

We are currently seeking an experienced Cable Design Lead to support the planning, design, and delivery of Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects across Canada.

• Undertake cable design for an LRT project.

• Diploma or degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years’ experience designing cable containment (trays, conduits, duct banks) for rail/transit or industrial projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Certified Engineering Technologist with significant experience selecting, installing, and testing cables for rail transit systems.
• Knowledge of containment / route design for major infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of routing constraints, constructability, maintainability, and separation requirements for power, signalling, and communications cables.
• Experience coordinating with civil, structural, architectural, and systems teams.

• 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
• 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

• 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.