Design Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager – Rail and Transit

to work for our client’s team. Our client is a leading global consultancy specializing in innovative infrastructure and mobility solutions. With a strong commitment to sustainability and excellence, they empower communities through transformative transportation projects that shape the future of urban mobility.

Responsibilities:

- Provide senior-level technical review, quality oversight, and risk assessment across all deliverables, promoting strong engineering practices and digital design tools.

- Act as the primary design liaison for clients, guiding discussions, leading technical presentations, and supporting decision-making throughout the project.

- Lead the full design lifecycle for large-scale rail and transit infrastructure projects, from early feasibility assessments through detailed engineering.

- Support strategic growth efforts by contributing to proposals, competitive bids, technical submissions, and solution development for future project opportunities.

- Ensure all design work meets required safety, sustainability, performance, and regulatory standards while maintaining budget, schedule, and operational objectives.

- Oversee coordination across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, systems, architectural, and environmental teams to ensure aligned, integrated design outcomes.

- Perform additional tasks as required.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in BC, or eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)

- 10+ years of experience in rail & transit sector.

- Strong understanding of rail and transit systems design, including stations, track, systems integration, communications, and power.

- Proven ability to guide complex design teams and manage consultant interfaces.

- Demonstrated experience in client engagement, proposal development, and support for business growth initiatives.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to balance technical leadership and business considerations.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to assigned Ziyi.Chen@trsstaffing.com

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.