Sylvain Laporte
About Sylvain Laporte
Sylvain Laporte serves as the Director of the Engineering Group for the Electrified Network of Montreal, bringing over 35 years of experience in the engineering sector. He has held various leadership positions in prominent firms and has contributed significantly to major infrastructure projects, including the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM).
Work at Hatch
Sylvain Laporte has been with Hatch since 2016, currently serving as Directeur du groupe d'ingénierie - Réseau Électrifié de Montréal. In this role, he oversees engineering operations related to electrified networks in the Montreal area. Prior to this position, he held the title of Vice President - Deputy Practice Leader - Rail & Transit at Hatch from 2015. His responsibilities include managing projects and leading teams focused on rail and transit infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Sylvain Laporte possesses a strong educational background in civil engineering and architecture. He studied at Polytechnique Montréal, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his studies at CEGEP Montmorency, achieving a Technologie in Architecture from 1977 to 1980. Additionally, he completed a DESS in Réhabilitation des infrastructures urbaines at Université de Sherbrooke from 1997 to 2001. His education supports his extensive expertise in engineering and infrastructure design.
Background
With over 35 years of experience in the engineering sector, Sylvain Laporte has held various positions in prominent firms across Montreal. His career began at Équipe Laurence as Chargé de projet from 1985 to 1990. He then worked at macogep as Directeur de l'ingénierie from 1995 to 2000, followed by a decade at AECOM as Regional Director Rail Transportation Canada East from 2000 to 2010. He also served as VP Transport ferroviaire at CIMA+ from 2010 to 2015 before joining Hatch.
Achievements
Sylvain Laporte has contributed significantly to major infrastructure projects in Montreal, particularly in rail and transit engineering. He played a key role in supporting CDPQ Infra in the development of the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) project. His leadership in various engineering firms has facilitated the advancement of transportation infrastructure in the region, showcasing his commitment to enhancing urban mobility.