Chief Engineer, Parker & Associates (PAI-CE)

Parker & Associates Inc. (PAI) was established in 1986 as a rail transportation consulting firm with the mission of enhancing the technical and management capability of Clients in the ground transportation industry through the provision of excellent customer oriented service. In 2007, PAI was acquired by the Delcan Corporation.  Delcan is an award winning multi-disciplinary engineering firm and provides a full range of integrated systems and infrastructure solutions focused on three primary sectors:  Transportation, Information Technology and Water.  Delcan has been providing services throughout North America and around the world for 55 years.   

PAI’s international experience spans virtually every mode of rail transportation including light rail, subway cars, airport people movers, maglev, high-speed rail and automated guideway transit.

PAI is seeking the talents, experience, and commitment of a Chief Engineer to join our Kingston, Ontario Office.    

 The Chief Engineer position provides overall leadership for PAI’s engineering processes.  The selected candidate will be responsible for identifying technical issues on a project-wide basis and developing new and innovative solutions to meet our projects’ technical objectives.  In addition, the Chief Engineer position is responsible for the management of technical staff, ensuring that projects are in compliance with technical, budget and schedule parameters.  The selected candidate will actively participate in the development of new work at all levels, including client development, writing proposals, participating in interviews and negotiations.  This position will report directly to the President.

The successful candidate shall possess the following combination of education, skills and experience:

• P.Eng Certification or the ability to obtain certification
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferred
• 15+ years of Transit and/or Rail Engineering Experience
• Hands-on experience with systems engineering processes
• 5 years technical leadership experience & experience managing a technical team or leading a transit or railway project
• Proven ability to obtaining new work

The ideal candidate must also possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and must have the ability to give technical direction.  Strong analytical and decision-making skills are requirements as well as the ability to work in a fast paced environment. 

 Some travel is required. 

 PAI offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

 To apply, submit your resume and covering letter to hr@delcan.com and cite reference PAI-CE in the subject line.  Resumes can also be submitted to the following address with reference to PAI-CE. 

Human Resources
625 Cochrane Drive
Suite 500
Markham, Ontario
L3R 9R9

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted.

 PAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 March 2008

New Associates Required

 PAI is looking for new Associates to assist with various projects on a part time basis. 

•  Must have at least five (5) years of experience in the transportation industry, either with a transit car builder, subsystem supplier or transit authority.
• Preference given to professional engineers or technical school graduates.
•   Preference given to candidates with Systems Integration, EMI/EMC, or RAMS experience, however generalists with excellent technical writing skills are also invited to apply.
•  Ability to travel and flexibility to work from home.