TPSS Work Package Manager

About the role

ACCIONA is working with Metrolinx on the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), a 9.2 km westward addition to Toronto's Line 5 light rail transit network. The TPSS Work Package Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of the Traction Power Supply System (TPSS) across the project, covering design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning, and system integration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all TPSS activities: engineering design, estimation, procurement and manufacturing, installation and construction, testing and commissioning, energization and service demonstration, keeping delivery on schedule, budget and quality.
• Supervise TPSS engineering design teams and ensure designs meet railway standards (EN, AREMA, IEC), safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manage TPSS contractors and equipment suppliers, monitor their performance and deliverables, and review and approve technical documentation.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil works, track systems, OCS systems, signaling systems and SCADA and communications systems.
• Oversee on-site installation of traction power substations, transformers, rectifiers, switchgear and feeders, and supervise FATs, SATs, energization and functional testing.
• Act as main point of contact for client representatives, engineering consultants and third parties, and prepare progress schedules, monthly reports, risk and issue logs and certification documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master's is an asset).
• 7-10 years of experience in railway electrification systems, with a focus on TPSS.
• Proven experience in railway, metro or LRT infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 3-5 years in a project management or leadership role.
• Preferred: PMP or equivalent, Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, and health and safety certifications relevant to rail or construction.

Required skills

• Traction Power Supply Systems, including substations, transformers, rectifiers and switchgear.
• Railway power distribution and energization processes.
• Familiarity with OCS interfaces, SCADA integration, earthing and bonding, and EMC/EMI considerations.
• Leadership, interface management, analytical and problem-solving skills, and stakeholder engagement.