Electrical Engineer

VIA Rail Canada, Inc.

$86K — $106K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in electrical engineering
  • Registered member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
  • Minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience
  • Experience in designing and modifying electrical circuits or systems
  • Skilled in electrical (power) controls, electronic controls, and communication systems
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite
  • Bilingual communication skills in English and French

Responsibilities

  • Design improvements for railway equipment and electrical systems
  • Enhance efficiency and reliability of electrical and control systems
  • Oversee deployment of solutions and liaise with contractors
  • Provide technical support across various departments
  • Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical systems
  • Work on diverse electrical systems in train cars

Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Engaged in meaningful transportation projects
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment with various stakeholders
  • Work on advancing innovation in railway technology
Full Job Description
Reference Number : 551

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $86 366 - $106 687

Number of positions to be filled : 1

Application Deadline : 06/16/2026

Reporting to the senior manager engineering, the electrical engineer will be responsible for configuration changes to rolling stock and the refurbishment programs of electrical, electronic, and instrumentation & control systems. They will also serve as an intermediary between various stakeholders, such as workshop personnel, procurement, and operations, providing technical support.

Responsibilities:
• Design improvements to railway equipment (preliminary design, schedules, time and material estimates, engineering documentation, etc.);
• Enhance the efficiency and reliability of electrical and control systems, including diagnostics, troubleshooting, and programming;
• Oversee the deployment of solutions (coordination of activities, acceptance testing, liaison with contractors/suppliers and workshop personnel, etc.);
• Provide technical support to various departments (technical review of tenders, safety protocols for design, etc.);
• Develop and ensure compliance with maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems;
• Work on a variety of electrical systems on board train cars such as HVAC, doors, electrical power transmission, refrigeration systems, lighting, communication systems, monitoring, toilet systems, and circuit protection against freezing.

Requirements:
• Holder of a university degree in electrical engineering;
• Registered member of the ``Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec``;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer;
• Experience in designing, analyzing, and modifying electrical circuits or systems, and preparing required documents for production (bill of materials, electrical diagrams, technical specifications, maintenance procedures);
• Experience in electrical (power) controls, electronic controls, and communication systems;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD computer-aided design software;
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite;
• Excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (English and French).

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