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VIA Rail Canada

Lead Electrical Engineering

Montreal, QC, H3K 3K2, Canada

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $113,000-$133,500

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Pay: Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $113,000-$133,500
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Experience: 5-10 years experience in Electrical engineering.Experience leading team in a matricial organisation;
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 29, 2026

Original job description

Reference Number : 1393

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $113,000-$133,500

Number of positions to be filled : 1

Application Deadline : 11/20/2026

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, acts as the reference regarding rolling stock Electrical engineering support for the NCIP program legacy fleet. Guides the Technical Services (TS) teams to ensure harmonization and standardization of best practices and processes, material selection, regulation compliance as well as for requirement development and adherence verification during projects related to all Electrical equipment. In collaboration with the engineering manager, will utilize his/her expertise and experience to balance steer the Electrical Engineering teams’ efforts to balance project needs with workloads and priorities. Promote communication, transparency, and professionalism.

Technical Expertise to External Stakeholders

Provides expertise to support stakeholders across all maintenance centers in the execution of projects for all rolling stock Electrical components for the entirety of the Via Rail legacy fleet;

Integrates and oversees the technical work of outside firms, consultants or Contractors hired to support or to execute work on specific projects;

Participates and supports meetings, calls, and initiatives pertaining to development of Electrical engineering projects to ensure quality and consistency of rolling stock equipment.

Technical Expertise to Engineering Department

Provides technical, operational guidance and oversight to Electrical Specialists. Responsible for aligning the projects with respects to VIA Rail’s needs and objectives. Monitors the impact of project changes to the Maintenance Program make the appropriate revisions based on the overhaul programs or recommends changes. Approves Electrical documentation released by specialist.

Management Leadership and Team Leading

Provide guidance and leadership to the Electrical team of specialists (and ensure collaboration with other specialties (Electrical and interiors) to achieve projects objectives;

Accountable for the execution of technical and engineering deliverables related to the development of configurations on projects;

Integrates and oversees the technical work of outside firms or consultants hired to support specific projects as required;

In collaboration with the Engineering Manager, support to the Electrical team by defining objectives, doing individual follow-ups, as well as performing performance reviews;

In collaboration with the Engineering Manager monitor the team’s capacity according to the workload, manage priorities, define resource needs, and assign and supervise work according to the complexity and needs of the mandate.

Execute Engineering Tasks

Execute Electrical work packages as required on different projects.

Define New Projects

Supports the Design Engineering initiatives by providing guidance and expertise in the development of the scope of work and associated design reviews.

Improve Department Efficiency

Assist Engineering manager and collaborate with other leads in identifying and implement initiatives to improve department efficiency.

Requirements:

University diploma in Electrical engineering discipline or equivalent;

Member of the OIQ (Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec);

5-10 years experience in Electrical engineering.Experience leading team in a matricial organisation;

Rail industry (or similar) experience with regards to rolling stock Electrical components and corresponding regulation (an asset);

Hand-on experience with design principles, including conceptual design, maintenance of electrical equipment and auxiliary systems;

Understanding of and capability of balancing short terms needs with long term planning;

Strong aptitude in troubleshooting equipment failures and performing root cause analysis;

Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills;

Solid decision-making skills and the ability to coach and lead through influence;

Self-motivated and able to perform under minimal supervision;

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills;

Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCad) and Solid Works;

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (min. Word and Excel);

Bilingual (English and French).

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At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!

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Responsibilities

The Lead Electrical Engineer provides technical expertise and leadership for rolling stock electrical systems within the legacy fleet. They oversee project execution, manage team performance, and ensure standardization of engineering processes across maintenance centers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in electrical engineering and be a member of the OIQ. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within the rail industry, along with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Skills

Electrical engineering
Rolling stock
Team leadership
Project management
Regulatory compliance
Troubleshooting
Root cause analysis
AutoCad
Solid Works
Microsoft Office
Technical documentation
Design engineering
Mentoring
Stakeholder management
Maintenance planning

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Keywords

Electrical Engineering
Rolling Stock
NCIP Program
OIQ
Technical Services
Maintenance Program
Project Management
Design Engineering
AutoCad
Solid Works
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Root Cause Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Infrastructure
Sustainable Mobility
Engineering Management
Team Leadership
Matricial Organisation
Auxiliary Systems

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