Hitachi America

OCS Senior Engineer

Hitachi America • $95K — $142K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of engineering and commissioning experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
  • Preferred Ontario P.Eng license
  • Familiarity with railway environment, risks, and applicable regulations
  • Strong understanding of contact line systems and related subsystems

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development processes adhering to KPIs
  • Ensure compliance with engineering guidelines, quality standards, and cost constraints
  • Coordinate testing and operational activities with the Commissioning Manager
  • Identify and address contact line interfaces with main subsystems
  • Perform tests and generate compliance reports as per quality procedures
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing related to best practices and lessons learned
  • Monitor activity budget completion and reduce design release delays

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Long term disability and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid vacation and flextime options
  • Training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Location:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:
R0144673

Date Posted:
2026-09-29

Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail (STS) is seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior OCS Engineer to work on our HuLRT project. As the successful candidate your ideas for continuous improvement and creativity are welcome. The position is based in Mississauga, Ontario, CA.
  • Accountabilities
  • 5 up to 10 years of Engineering and Commissioning expertise.
  • Knowledge of the Design and Development processes, related procedures and instructions, KPIs
  • Knowledge of the system, subsystems of a transportation system and related interactions, system architecture
  • Knowledge of commissioning rules and standards also with reference to the specific project and country in order to adhere to them and induct other people involved on tests activities properly
  • Knowledge of the railway environment and the related risks and rules and adhere to them in planning and executing commissioning activities.
  • Identification and resolution of the Contact line interfaces with the main subsystems (e.g. Signalling, CW, Trackworketc.).
  • Guarantee that the delivery of every system is achieved in compliance with engineering guidelines, quality standards, timing and cost constraints
  • Ensure the Verification activities on Contact line or third rail documents, according to the V&V Plan
  • Interface with the Commissioning Manager to plan test and coordinate of operational activities on site according to schedule
  • Perform the test and issue the test report, issue non compliances according to quality procedures and purpose remedy actions.
  • Support capitalization and sharing of knowledge related to the specific Contact line (e.g. best practice, lesson learned, ...)
  • Ensure the interface with the other relevant technologies
  • Ensure test planning and coordination of operational activities on site according to schedule
  • % completion of activity budget with respect to the planned one in the project
  • % reduction of design releases issued with respect to previous projects

Preferred profile is a candidate experienced in the field of Contact Line systems and as plus in the field of the traction power or electrical systems.

Education / Qualifications

> Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or Equivalent technical experience.

> Ontario P.Eng highly desirable.

> Clear Criminal Background Check

Salary Range - $95,102 (CAD) - $142,653 (CAD)

The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
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Founded
1959
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