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Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description:\nThe Testing and Commissioning - SCADA Lead will be a key member of the Rail and Systems team, reporting to the Package Manager, and supporting the day-to-day activities for the delivery of the assigned System package within the project’s allotted time, budget, quality, and safety requirements. This role encompasses the full lifecycle of the system, from design coordination through construction, testing, commissioning (T&C), and post-construction activities until final handover. In addition to general T&C responsibilities, the successful candidate will have proven experience in SCADA systems for rail infrastructure, ensuring reliability, integration, and operational readiness of the control systems across the LRT network.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nLead the coordination of design, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities for the assigned System, with a focus on SCADA-related components.\nEnsure the integration of SCADA with other systems (e.g., Signaling, Electrical, Communications, Traffic Control, Interfaced systems, etc.) and maintain alignment with the overall project schedule.\nTrack progress on design, ICDs, RFIs, procurement, and other KPIs. \nReview subcontractor documents, administer the Aconex review process, and package documents for submission to the City or EOR.\nLead and manage the Testing and Commissioning phase, ensuring the pre-installation tests are coordinated with subcontractors and all systems are ready for operational readiness. \nReview and witness Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT) procedures, including SCADA interface tests and functionality verification.\nResolve Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs) and ensure timely resolution of issues.\nResolve interface issues between vendors and ensure smooth coordination across systems. \nManage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and follow up on schedules for installation and testing.\nEnforce safety protocols during construction, testing, and commissioning phases. \nEnsure conformance of activities and deliverables to the project’s quality requirements and apply corrective measures as necessary.\nCoordinate final documentation, including Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, as-builts, spare parts, and warranty certificates. \nAssist in post-construction activities, including performance demonstrations during the defect notification period.\nLead weekly progress meetings, document and circulate meeting minutes.\nCoordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth progress and resolution of any issues.\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:\nDiploma or degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or related field. A combination of experience and education will be considered.\nAdditional qualifications in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) are a plus.\nMinimum 5 years in rail or infrastructure projects with at least 3 years of experience with Systems (e.g., TCS, TRPS, ATP, CTC, etc.), including practical SCADA integration and commissioning experience.\nExperience with Tram/LRT systems is an asset. \nA background in systems engineering, requirements management, and verification & validation (V&V) processes is highly desirable\n\nThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see what's next!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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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