Why Choose WSP?

- We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and are committed to maintaining it.
- Flexible work policy: We recognize the importance of work-life balance and support our employees in achieving it.
- A Canadian success story: We are proud to represent Canada and showcase its expertise around the world.
- Enhancing the world around us: From transportation infrastructure to sustainable development, we contribute to the growth of communities worldwide.
- Exceptional career opportunities: We continue to grow, embrace innovation, and pursue continuous improvement.
- We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, a strong organizational culture, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage the Rail Systems team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support.

- Foster collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary leader and point of contact for the Rail Systems team.
- Support project delivery by identifying and resolving technical, operational, and coordination challenges.
- Facilitate communication and integration between different technical groups and project teams.
- Promote the application of Systems Engineering and Systems Assurance best practices throughout project execution.
- Support workforce planning, recruitment, candidate evaluation, and team development activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, project requirements, and organizational processes.
- Participate in technical reviews, project planning activities, and strategic initiatives.
- Support project managers and technical leaders in achieving project objectives.




- Contribute to the continuous development of team capabilities, methodologies, and tools.
- Promote a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications Education - Bachelor/'s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Railway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.

- Master/'s degree or postgraduate studies in Systems Engineering, Rail Systems, Transportation Engineering, Project Management, or a related field will be considered an asset.
- Professional certifications related to Systems Engineering, INCOSE, Systems Assurance, Functional Safety, or Project Management are highly desirable.

Experience - 6 to 9 years of professional experience in Rail Systems, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Systems Assurance, or similar technical environments.

- Experience leading technical teams, coordinating multidisciplinary groups, or supervising engineering activities.
- Experience supporting transportation infrastructure or railway projects is highly desirable.
- Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across multiple engineering disciplines.




- Experience facilitating technical discussions and managing complex technical interfaces.

Technical

Skills - Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering methodologies and Systems Assurance practices.

- Understanding of the V-Model, including both verification and validation processes.
- Experience in requirements management, requirements decomposition, and application of SMART and ATOMIC principles.
- Knowledge of international railway and engineering standards such as CENELEC EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, AREMA, IEEE, Military Standards, or equivalent.
- Understanding of Safety Assurance processes and development of Safety Case documentation.
- Familiarity with INCOSE principles and Systems Engineering best practices.
- Knowledge of RAM principles (Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability).
- Broad understanding of multidisciplinary engineering environments and systems integration concepts.
- Ability to understand, review, and coordinate technical deliverables from various engineering disciplines.
- Results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural and general environments. Languages - Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher), both written and spoken, is required. Key Profile - The candidate is not required to be a subject matter expert in every Rail Systems discipline. However, as the Team Lead, the individual must possess sufficient technical knowledge and leadership capabilities to:
- Provide technical direction and support when required.
- Address and resolve team and project-related challenges.
- Facilitate collaboration and interaction across multidisciplinary groups

📌 Rail Systems Team lead (Bogotá)
🏢 Wsp Colombia
📍 Bogotá