Traction Power System Engineer
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Salary Range - $95,102 (CAD) - $142,653 (CAD) · Full-time
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- Salary Range - $95,102 (CAD) - $142,653 (CAD)
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About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
Hitachi Rail (STS) is seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated Traction & Power Supply Engineer to work on our RSSOM project. As the successful candidate your ideas for continuous improvement and creativity are welcome. The position is based in Toronto.
Accountabilities
Education / Qualifications
> Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or Equivalent technical experience.
Power System Engineer with experiences in:
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.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
Apply Now
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
Hitachi Rail (STS) is seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated Traction & Power Supply Engineer to work on our RSSOM project. As the successful candidate your ideas for continuous improvement and creativity are welcome. The position is based in Toronto.
Accountabilities
- 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
- 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.
Education / Qualifications
> Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or Equivalent technical experience.
Power System Engineer with experiences in:
- AC & DC Traction system
- MV Distribution System
- LV Distribution System
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.
RJ1
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.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
Apply Now
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Responsibilities
Manage contact line interfaces with other railway subsystems and ensure system delivery meets engineering, quality, schedule, and cost requirements. Plan and conduct verification, testing, and commissioning activities, report results and non-compliances, coordinate site operations, and share lessons learned.
Requirements
Requires 5–10 years of engineering and commissioning experience, knowledge of transportation system architecture, design and development processes, commissioning standards, and railway safety. A bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering, information technology, or equivalent technical experience is specified; experience with AC and DC traction and medium- and low-voltage distribution systems is sought.
Skills
- Traction Power Systems
- AC Traction Systems
- DC Traction Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Commissioning
- Contact Line Systems
- Third Rail Systems
- System Integration
- Interface Management
- Verification and Validation
- Testing and Commissioning
- Test Planning
- Quality Procedures
- Railway Safety
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Flextime
- Training and Development Opportunities
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Categories
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Energy
Keywords
- Traction Power
- AC Traction System
- DC Traction System
- Medium-Voltage Distribution
- Low-Voltage Distribution
- Contact Line
- Third Rail
- Railway Systems
- System Architecture
- Subsystem Interfaces
- Signalling
- Trackwork
- Commissioning
- Verification and Validation
- V&V Plan
- Test Planning
- Test Reports
- Non-Compliance Reporting
- Quality Procedures
- Engineering Guidelines
- Design and Development Processes
- Project Schedule
- Cost Constraints
- Railway Safety
- Operational Site Activities
- Knowledge Sharing
- Continuous Improvement