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 5 years of experience in electrical engineering
  • Experience in designing and modifying electrical circuits
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD software
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written

Responsibilities

  • Design improvements for railway equipment including documentation and estimates
  • Enhance efficiency and reliability of electrical control systems
  • Oversee solution deployment including testing and contractor liaison
  • Provide technical support for various departments and safety protocols
  • Ensure compliance with maintenance and operating standards
  • Work on various electrical systems in train cars such as HVAC and power transmission

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to modernizing rail transport
  • Comprehensive support for professional development
  • Inclusive and accessible work environment
  • Values diversity and encourages equity in the workplace
  • Join a committed team focused on sustainable mobility
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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