Title: Ingénérie/Engineering - Ingénieur électrique N2/Electrical Engineer L2
(Engineering – Electrical Engineer Level 2 (L2))
Location: Montreal Qc (H3K 3K2)
Hybrid
Duration: 12 months (Temp to perm)
Interview: 2 rounds (MS teams and in-person)
Bilingual - French:
10/10; English: 8/10
Note: - Rail/Train industry experience is a key requirement for this role and will be strongly preferred.
- Candidates must have hands-on practical experience, not just theoretical or administrative exposure.
- AutoCAD experience is required.
- Candidates must be fully bilingual (English and French).
- Please ensure all candidates are aware that there is a strong possibility of full-time employee conversion in the future. Only submit candidates who are comfortable with and open to a potential permanent conversion.
You are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to contribute to large-scale projects?
Client is offering an exceptional opportunity to join its team as an electrical engineer.
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.
Join our fantastic team and be part of realizing our vision for the future of rail transport in
Canada. Client provides you with the opportunity to make your mark in the history of
transportation.
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.);
- 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;
- Classification: VIA-Interne / VIA-Internal
- Excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (English and French).
Strengths: - Experience with railway rolling stock or heavy transportation equipment;
- Experience with electro-pneumatic doors and steps, electronic push-button systems, and their control systems;
- Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
- systems;
- Familiarity with systems such as Lanka, Wabtec, IFM, Witronix, and others.
Skills: - Collaboration and teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others to create a harmonious work environment
- Leadership: Must have the ability to guide and influence
- Emotional intelligence: Excellent management of emotions
- Political savvy: Ability to understand and navigate political aspects
- Work ethic: Must set an example in terms of commitment and determination
- Analytical and synthesis skills: Capable of analyzing complex situations, synthesizing information, and making informed decisions based on a future vision
- Adaptability and agility: Must be able to quickly adapt to changes and demonstrate agility in managing varied situations.
- Influence: Able to positively influence others and mobilize their support
- Organization and time management: Excellent planning ability to effectively manage time and maximize efficiency
- Courage to act: Demonstrate courage and take initiatives to face difficult situations;
- Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!
