Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto, Ontario seeks a full-time EMC Engineer to manage electromagnetic compatibility of railway products in 25KV traction environments. You will work cross-functionally with signalling, design and testing teams to enforce EMC rules and lead EMC immunization activities for signaling equipment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronics, P.Eng (or in progress), 5+ years EMI/EMC experience in relevant sectors, and fluency in English with strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics with EMI/EMC focus
• P.Eng certification (or in progress)
• 5+ years EMI/EMC experience in railway, military, aeronautics, or automotive
• Knowledge of railway systems and 25KV traction environments
• Fluency in English and strong writing skills

Responsibilities

• Enforcing EMC design rules across all signalling subsystems
• Solving EMC-related challenges encountered in projects
• Preparing EMC Transverse Requirements Specifications and Control Plans
• Verifying the design of products and subsystems for EMC compliance
• Preparing and reviewing EMC test specifications and reports
• Conducting EMC tests in labs and on-site, and delivering associated reports
• Developing and improving EMC guidelines, processes, and tools
• Sharing and spreading EMC/EMI knowledge within the engineering community

Skills

Fluency in English

Analytical and problem-solving

Education

Engineering Bachelor's degree (Electrical/Electronics)

P.Eng certification (or in progress)

Job description

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer

Date: 9 Sept 2026

Location: Toronto, 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.

Could you be the full-time EMC Engineer in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates.

You’ll ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of existing and new railway products with 25KV traction power environments. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (e.g., signalling, product design, and testing teams), enforce EMC design rules, and lead 25KV immunization activities for signalling equipment, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of preparing EMC specifications and compliance documentation, but also perform EMC tests and propose solutions to address EMC challenges.

We’ll look to you for:

• Enforcing EMC design rules across all signalling subsystems


• Solving EMC-related challenges encountered in projects


• Preparing EMC Transverse Requirements Specifications and Control Plans


• Verifying the design of products and subsystems for EMC compliance


• Preparing and reviewing EMC test specifications and reports


• Conducting EMC tests in labs and on-site, and delivering associated reports


• Developing and improving EMC guidelines, processes, and tools


• Sharing and spreading EMC/EMI knowledge within the engineering community

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Engineering Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics, with specialization in EMI/EMC


• P. Eng certification (or in progress)


• More than 5 years of EMI/EMC experience in sectors such as railway, military, aeronautics, or automotive


• Knowledge of railway systems and 25KV power traction environments


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills


• Fluency in English


• Excellent writing skills with clarity, rigor, and concision


• Open-mindedness and a multidisciplinary approach


• A sense of urgency and entrepreneurial mindset

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines


• Work with new security standards for rail signalling


• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues


• Contribute to innovative projects


• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment


• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries


• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning


• Progress towards senior engineering or leadership roles


• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $80,000 – $110,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

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 of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

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.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us [e-mail] referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.