Senior Electrical Engineer
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Years of experience: A minimum of 15 years in a similar role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
Context
As part of the Rolling Stock Division, the Electrical Engineer will be involved in a variety of projects on passenger railcars and locomotives. He/she will work on the creation and presentation of electrical schematics. He or she will provide design instructions, wiring diagrams and equipment selection. It will also define installation and testing procedures. The position requires the development of electrical sub-assemblies such as distribution and control panels, transformers, etc. The electrical engineer will lead or work with the design team to generate conceptual studies and shop drawings.
Missions/Main Duties
Education: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
Years of experience: A minimum of 15 years in a similar role.
Technical Competencies
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
Workplace Type
Context
As part of the Rolling Stock Division, the Electrical Engineer will be involved in a variety of projects on passenger railcars and locomotives. He/she will work on the creation and presentation of electrical schematics. He or she will provide design instructions, wiring diagrams and equipment selection. It will also define installation and testing procedures. The position requires the development of electrical sub-assemblies such as distribution and control panels, transformers, etc. The electrical engineer will lead or work with the design team to generate conceptual studies and shop drawings.
Missions/Main Duties
- Develop electrical schematics for rail vehicles;
- Provide design instructions for schematics, design, wire specification, routing and load table;
- Perform design analysis and calculations, and generate technical reports;
- Select hardware and other components;
- Develop installation and testing procedures;
- Occasionally follow up on site or in manufacturing and installation shops for electrical components and systems;
- Participate in the formal problem-solving process;
- Monitor the activities of designers, engineers and trainees, and report to the team and/or project manager.
Education: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
Years of experience: A minimum of 15 years in a similar role.
Technical Competencies
- Experience in the rail and transport sector is an asset;
- Good knowledge of electrical diagramming software: SEE Electrical, ePLAN;
- Good knowledge of electrical and transportation standards: CSA, IEEE, SAE, APTA, FMVSS and FRA;
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*
- Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, and communicating effectively in their preferred language.
- Ability to work in and mobilize a team;
- Interest in acquiring and applying new knowledge.
- Possess a valid driver's license;
- Willingness to travel 15 to 25% of the time, mainly within Canada.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
Workplace Type
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Responsibilities
Develop electrical schematics, design instructions, wiring diagrams, and technical analyses for passenger railcars and locomotives, including selecting components and developing installation and testing procedures. Coordinate with design teams, monitor designers and engineers, support problem-solving, and occasionally follow up on electrical systems at sites or in manufacturing and installation shops.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, and at least 15 years of experience in a similar role. Candidates should have strong electrical design and diagramming skills, knowledge of relevant electrical and transportation standards, clear communication skills in French and English, and a valid driver's license; travel of 15–25% is expected.
Skills
- Electrical Schematics
- Electrical Design
- Wiring Diagrams
- Wire Specification
- Electrical Load Tables
- Design Analysis
- Engineering Calculations
- Technical Report Writing
- Hardware and Component Selection
- Installation Procedures
- Testing Procedures
- Electrical Distribution and Control Panels
- SEE Electrical
- ePLAN
- Electrical Standards
- Team Leadership
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Categories
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Consulting
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Electrical Engineering
- Rolling Stock
- Passenger Railcars
- Locomotives
- Electrical Schematics
- SEE Electrical
- ePLAN
- Wiring Diagrams
- Wire Specification
- Routing
- Load Tables
- Design Analysis
- Engineering Calculations
- Technical Reports
- Hardware Selection
- Electrical Components
- Distribution Panels
- Control Panels
- Transformers
- Installation Procedures
- Testing Procedures
- Shop Drawings
- CSA Standards
- IEEE Standards
- SAE Standards
- APTA Standards
- FMVSS
- FRA Standards
- Rail Transportation