Design Engineer 1

ALSTOM Gruppe; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Thunder Bay, Ontario, seeks a Professional Engineer to provide engineering design and testing expertise. You will ensure timely delivery of design documentation for product releases and liaise with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include creating designs, guiding junior staff, and preparing comprehensive technical documentation. Occasional field checks and plant visits may be required; strong adherence to standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Engineer (PEO) in good standing.
• Ability to prepare design documents and test procedures.
• Experience with design release documentation and liaison with clients/vendors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new designs or propose changes for lower-complexity systems.
• Provide technical guidance and review work of engineers/designers.
• Prepare technical documentation (BRA, TRD/BTD, TPP, TPR, ECR, ECO, PCR, Work Orders, Specifs).
• Ensure component design standards are met and review test procedures/reports.
• Provide production line and bid support, cost estimates, and field checks as needed.

Skills

Engineering design

Testing proficiency

Technical guidance

Education

Professional Engineer (PEO) certification

Job description

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Date: 30 Sept 2026

Location: Thunder Bay, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Job Vacancy Disclosure

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

Primary Function:

In a PEO recognized Engineering discipline, provide Engineering design and testing expertise. Responsible for timely delivery of design documentation related to the Engineering release of a product.

Working Procedure:

For lower complexity designs/systems, prepare new designs/systems and/or propose changes to existing designs/systems.
Train, give technical guidance to, and review work of engineers/designers of less standing.
Prepare technical documentation for designs/systems, including, but not limited to BRA, TRD/BTD, TPP, TPR, ECR, ECO, PCR, Work Orders and Specifs.
Ensure that all component design standards are met.
Prepare, revise and review internal test procedures/reports.
Perform support qualification and investigation tests.
Review and approve external test procedures/reports.
Liaise with others involved in the design process, including, but not limited to clients, vendors, other design groups, testing groups and design specialists.
Provide production line support.
Provide bid support.
Provide cost estimates/support.
Conduct field checks to study existing equipment.
May be required to visit other plants and installations.
Perform other related duties.

Supervision Received:

Duties are assigned with written or oral instructions, as to the methods and procedures to be followed.
Receives specific project and technical guidelines, working within defined standards and specifications.
Technical guidance is available from a more senior Design Engineer or Project Engineer.
Work is reviewed for accuracy and adequacy and conformance with prescribed procedures by a more senior Design Engineer or Project Engineer

Qualifications:

Certified as a Professional Engineer by P.E.O.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $38.68 CAD per hour, plus pension & benefits.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days oftheirfinal interview date

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitmentprocess. We’recommitted to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.