Embedded software developer building secure real - time C/C++ firmware for microprocessor - based protection relays. Optimizing grid - protection performance, IEC 61850 communications, and AI - assisted validation.
About the role
- Lead Electrification Engineer overseeing rail and transit electrification projects across Canada. Delivering sustainable transport solutions and shaping the future of electrified systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for rail and transit electrification projects across Canada
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit electrification projects across Canada
- Serve as the technical authority for electrification systems, including traction power, substations, power distribution systems, overhead contact systems (OCS), and associated infrastructure
- Guide multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, detailed design, procurement, and construction support
- Develop and review technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, design packages, and construction documents
- Provide technical leadership for system integration and coordination between civil, structural, track, signaling, communications, and operational disciplines
- Act as a key client interface, building trusted relationships with transit agencies, transportation authorities, and project stakeholders
- Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, strategic pursuits, and client engagement activities
- Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers while fostering technical excellence throughout the team
- Lead quality management and technical review processes to ensure delivery of high-quality engineering solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada is a strict requirement
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering
- Significant experience supporting rail, transit, transportation, or large infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience leading electrification projects involving traction power systems, substations, overhead contact systems, power distribution, or related transit infrastructure
- Strong understanding of Canadian electrical codes, standards, utility coordination requirements, and transportation industry best practices
- Experience managing technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts
- Proven ability to engage directly with clients and lead complex project discussions
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience supporting major transit agencies, commuter rail systems, light rail transit (LRT), metro systems, or passenger rail networks is highly desirable
Benefits
- Extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
- Continuing education benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
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