Automotive and Rolling Stock Engineering


V-P Ingénierie
Jean Raymond, P.Eng.
Vice-President of Engineering
Practice Lead, Consulting Engineering

Our experience combined with our commitment to quality, make us a partner of choice for your projects

In-Depth Expertise at Your Service


As a boutique engineering firm, we provide advisory services and technical support to the public transit industry. We also act as subject matter experts (SME) for major engineering consulting firms.

As experts in vehicles and vehicle technology, we have in-depth knowledge of every stage of the public transport vehicle lifecycle, from initial design to refurbishment. We provide custom services at the level of specific systems, the complete vehicle and the associated infrastructure. We also support our clients in the electrification of transport systems and the deployment of advanced transit solutions. We focus on gaining a comprehensive understanding of our clients' needs to provide superior, cost-effective solutions.

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Areas of expertise
  • Conformity Assessments / Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations / Rail Safety Regulations
  • Vehicle Design and Engineering
  • Mechanical Systems Engineering
  • Body & Vehicle Dynamics
  • Electrification of Transport Systems
  • Rail Refurbishment Programs
  • Systems Integration / Retrofit
Professional services
  • Technical Advisory / SME Role
  • Feasibility and Technical Studies
  • Project Planning and Management / Program Management
  • Procurement Advisory and Technical Interface with Suppliers
  • Engineering Outsourcing
  • Technology Assessment
  • Technical Specification Development
  • Testing and Validation Programs

Our project methodology follows Design For Six Sigma and Design for Lean Manufacturing principles. We subscribe to the principles of continuous improvement and are committed to providing and maintaining state-of-the-art services that ensure the design and engineering quality of each product entrusted to us.


  • Lead SME (mechanic) supporting VIA Rail in the acquisition of a new fleet of train sets. Support the technical review process; ensure compliance with technical specifications, regulations and standards, in accordance with the contractual agreement.

  • Engineering support to a transit authority to define the operational and technical requirements / specifications for the infrastructure and rolling stock of a new network.

  • Lead system engineer roles on multiple transit electrification contracts in Quebec (in-depot charging of electric buses).

  • Supervision of a design team of 20 people for the modernization of a fleet of bilevel tourist railcars in British Colombia (Rocky Mountaineer).

  • Engine and electric propulsion performance expert for a feasibility study on the implementation of hydrogen-powered locomotives on metro Toronto routes.

  • Risk assessment, failure mode and effect analysis for rolling stock in existing and new operations, with particular attention to performance in extreme climate conditions.

  • Production of technical specifications for the acquisition of mining gondola cars.

  • Production of technical specifications for the acquisition of multiple mining railroad maintenance equipment for a rail operator in West Africa.

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