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Job Description:
Ready to take your engineering and management experience to the next level to work on complex Rail Systems construction projects that will have a huge impact on the local community in Vancouver, Canada. Parsons is now hiring a Systems Integration Manager who can lead a team of professionals overseeing the extensive and critical Systems Engineering activities for the Broadway Subway Extension to the Millennium Line, part of the SkyTrain fully automated rapid transit system serving the greater Vancouver area. This role would require you to be located in the Vancouver, BC area.
Parsons’ extensive experience in this field, combined with your management and technical guidance, will propel your career forward with opportunities for advancement with top performance. We need our Engineering Managers to be versatile as well as have exceptional communication, analytical, and management skills. In this role, you will provide management and direction for the Systems Engineering team and activities for a major Rail Systems Infrastructure project, to ensure the delivery of a fully integrated and operational extension to the Millennium Line.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains appropriate staffing level, including temporary personnel, as needed. Reviews and approves staff forecasting reports.
- Manages the Systems Engineering processes for relevant disciplines required for the project or program.
- The role will require coordination with the System Safety and RAM teams and processes.
- Coordinates all Systems Engineering staffing requirements for the program, providing supervision, guidance, and mentoring.
- Monitors the quality and progress of the Systems Engineering activities on the project, ensuring that performance and process requirements are satisfied.
- Works closely with other Engineering Managers, including System Safety, System Design, civil and other disciplines to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to team staffing, quality of work, schedule, performance or delivery.
- Supports precontract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant.
- Ensures performance within overhead budgets authorized for the Systems Engineering discipline.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or related field)
15+ years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience in the field of complex systems involving significant software components - Professional Engineer registration or able to obtain registration in the Province of British Columbia
- Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity
Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills, combined with attention to detail - Thorough knowledge of industry practices, standards and regulations are required, including the ISO/IEC/IEEE-15288 Standard for Systems and Software Engineering and the EN-50126 RAM and Safety Standard for Railways and other related standards
- INCOSE CSEP certified an asset
Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific system engineering software tools for use in completing engineering assignments, including Requirements and Configuration Management. - Participates in the application and development of Systems Engineering tools, processes and procedures for the project or for the organization.
This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related field
- 15+ years related work experience including supervisory/managerial experience in complex systems with significant software components
- Located in the Vancouver, British Columbia area
- Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain registration in the Province of British Columbia
- Proven ability to perform in a supervisory/managerial capacity
- Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices, standards and regulations including ISO/IEC/IEEE-15288 and EN-50126
- Familiarity with Requirements and Configuration Management and other systems engineering software tools
- INCOSE CSEP certification
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
