Installation Method Designer - Onboard

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail industry is seeking a full-time OnBoard Installation Method Designer to support installation engineering for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area’s On-Corridor Works project. The successful candidate will leverage their electrical and mechanical design expertise while working closely with supportive teams to enhance project execution and meet safety and quality demands.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive social coverage

Award-winning learning programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design, drafting, or engineering.
• Background in EHS is an asset.
• P. Eng certification is also an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute installation engineering activities.
• Ensure quality and compliance with project standards.
• Support field teams during installation processes.

Skills

Communication & writing skills

Problem-solving abilities

Team player

Innovative mindset

Quality-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

INVENTOR

CATIA

Job description

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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 OnBoard Installation Method Designer in Toronto, ON, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical and mechanical design expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside supportive and innovative teammates.

You'll play a vital role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system by contributing to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area’s (GTHA) On-Corridor Works project. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including the Installation Manager, Site Operations Manager, and Field Operation Manager), prepare and execute installation engineering activities, and ensure quality and compliance with our strategies and standards.

You’ll specifically take care of preparing installation material specifications and Installation procedure (Work Instructions), but also support field teams during the preparation of field quality dossiers for handover.

We’ll look to you for:

• Prepare and execute IE activities (drawings, documentation, specifications, Installation Procedures, etc.)
• Prepare Installation material specifications, Installation BoQ, worksite layout, tool & equipment control, task sequence, standard time definition, kitting & kanban systems
• Ensure the deliverables are prepared in accordance with the project execution requirements: customer, installation subcontractor, local regulation, etc.
• Support the Field Team (Installation supervisors, Sig Project Site Managers, Sig Installation Team Leaders, etc.) to understand, review the deliverables, and prepare design modification or change requests following inputs from site
• Ensure EHS & LoTo requirements are incorporated in the installation processes and activities
• Support the Installation Methods Manager, Project Installation Manager, Installation Engineering Leader, Field Operations Manager during the preparation and implementation of the Installation Management Plan
• Prepare as-built documentation and ensures conformity with as-installed configuration
• Support site surveys as needed
• Ensure application of D&IS Installation and Field Operations Process for IE activities
• Foster continuous improvement & lean operations, contribute to digitalization & automation efforts
• Contribute to best practice definition and REX within the Product Line
• Take part in Process/”Metier” improvement workgroup when requested, to propose update/improvement of the IE way of working, standards, processes & tools

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:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in electrical or/and mechanical design or specialisation or oriented in systems of production/methods/industrial processes

• P. Eng certification is an asset
• Knowledge of railways is an asset
• Knowledge of E3S is an asset
• Knowledge of INVENTOR/CATIA is an asset
• Communication & writing skills: clarity, rigor, and concision

5+ years of experience in design, drafting, or engineering (Installation or Manufacturing experience is appreciated).

Background in EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety).

Quality-focused, resilient, and a team player with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

An innovative mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.

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 signaling.

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.

Contribute to innovative projects that impact communities.

Utilise our flexible and dynamic 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 programs.

Progress towards leadership or technical expert roles within the company.

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

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.