Structural Engineer, Rolling Stock (Montreal)

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 Visit railcar overhaul shops to inspect, measure and gather data on damaged passenger railcars; Perform structural engineering calculations; Perform manual calculations of stressed skin structures and welded steel assemblies; Prepare freebody diagrams - balance diagrams of railcar structural components; Occasionally: Use finite element analysis results and manual calculations to verify the safety margins of components and connections; Check that fabrication drawings accurately represent the engineering design intent; Support production as needed; 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 Relevant experience in manual calculation and structural design is preferred; Experience in the railway industry is an asset; Interest in stress analysis, structural engineering and strength of materials; The candidate must have a good knowledge of French and English; The candidate must be able to produce reports and presentations summarizing the analyses performed, in both French and English; Personal Qualities And Soft Skills The candidate must demonstrate autonomy and dynamism; The candidate shall demonstrate good attention to details. SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Prospect 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prc34