Alstom Power Inc

Senior Interlocking Hardware Design Engineer

Alstom Power Inc$90K — $125K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or related field.
  • Engineer-in-training (P. Eng) certification is preferred or in progress.
  • 5-10 years of experience in systems applications design and integration or related fields.
  • Analytical skills with experience in system design and integration.
  • Knowledge of interlocking systems and power supply design.

Responsibilities

  • Design hardware configurations and power distribution architectures for signaling systems.
  • Deliver design plan layouts, hardware configuration drawings, and related documentation.
  • Perform power load analysis and design backup power configurations.
  • Participate in detailed design review meetings and provide progress reports.
  • Support project teams in troubleshooting design issues and change requests.

Benefits

  • Stability and a long-term career without daily monotony.
  • Opportunity to work with modern security standards for rail signaling.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Access to innovative projects.
  • Flexible and inclusive working conditions.
  • Career development opportunities through learning programs.
  • Pathways to leadership or specialized technical roles.
  • Comprehensive social coverage including life, medical, and pension benefits.
Full Job Description
Req ID:496484

Could you be the full-time Interlocking (IXL) Hardware Design Engineer in Toronto, ON, we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical expertise in a cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains by designing and standardizing Interlocking (IXL) system architectures and configurations. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Project IXL Design Leaders, V&V teams, Installation & Testing teams), analyze customer and product requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement in hardware solutions.

You'll specifically take care of designing hardware configurations, power distribution architectures, and documentation for signaling equipment, but also support project deployment and debugging activities.

We'll look to you for:
  • Delivering design scheme plan layouts, hardware configuration drawings, BOPs, BOMs, and signaling equipment room layouts.
  • Designing AC/DC power distribution architectures, including main distribution panels and subpanels for redundant signaling systems.
  • Performing power load analysis and designing backup power configurations using battery backups, UPS, and automatic transfer switches.
  • Ensuring adherence to reference application design methods and tools, requesting deviations when necessary.
  • Participating actively in IXL detailed design review meetings and providing activity progress reports.
  • Organizing and producing hardware design deliverables in accordance with project templates and requirements.
  • Supporting project teams in debugging design issues and analyzing design change requests.
  • Defining pre-fitted solutions for IXL equipment, including racks, cubicles, and cabling, while ensuring proper testing and documentation.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to capture hardware interfaces, environmental conditions, and application constraints.
  • Sharing knowledge of IXL system architecture features with the engineering community.


All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
  • Engineering Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • P. Eng certification or in progress
  • 5-10 years of experience in systems/sub-systems application design, integration, or electrotechnical product development in a complex and regulated environment (e.g., railway signaling, aerospace, defense).
  • Good analytical skills and prior experience in system design & integration.
  • Knowledge of Interlocking Systems, safety principles, and power supply design.
  • Familiarity with Alstom products (desirable).
  • Strong problem-solving, writing, and communication skills, with an open-minded and multidisciplinary approach.
  • Fluency in English.


Things you'll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:
  • Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
  • Work with new security standards for rail signaling.
  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
  • Contribute to innovative projects.
  • Utilize our flexible and inclusive working environment.
  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
  • Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs.
  • Progress towards leadership roles or specialized technical expertise.
  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).


Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $90,000 - $125,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type:Experienced

About Alstom Power Inc

Alstom Power Inc. is a provider of power generation equipment and services for the energy industry. The company offers a range of products and services, including gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and environmental control systems. Alstom Power Inc. is a subsidiary of Alstom SA, a French multinational company that specializes in the production of transport and energy infrastructure. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut. Alstom Power Inc. has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and serves customers in the power generation, transmission, and distribution sectors.
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