OCS Bonding Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto, Ontario seeks a qualified OCS Bonding Project Coordinator to harmonize electrical and civil engineering needs with Signalling teams, manage interfaces, and oversee installation coordination.

You will liaise with internal stakeholders, customers, and subcontractors, ensuring permits, licenses, and design deliverables meet project requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Mandatory bachelor degree in electrical or civil engineering.
• Ontario regulation guidance: EIT/PE designation preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years experience in OCS Bonding design or installation.
• Experience in railway projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and installation engineering.
• Familiarity with ESA rules and Canadian electrical standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate OCS Bonding delivery with internal stakeholders.
• Gather electrical requirements and interface with Signalling team.
• Coordinate design production and submission (notes, layouts) per utility needs.
• Manage permits and licenses as project requires.
• Oversee construction subcontractors for the OCS Bonding scope.
• Provide installation interface support to customers, partners, and subcontractors.
• Review design deliverables and address comments.
• Review and update BOQ; collect lessons learned (REX).

Skills

Electrical engineering

Civil engineering

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Proactive mindset

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

EIT or Professional Engineer designation (Ontario)

Job description

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Date: 11 Oct 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 OCS Bonding Project Coordinator in Toronto, ON, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical and civil engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and solution-oriented teammates.

You’ll play a vital role in coordinating the OCS Bonding needs for the project, ensuring seamless integration and delivery. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, project management, site construction teams), liaise with external stakeholders like customers and utility providers, and oversee the coordination of subcontractors and suppliers, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of gathering and managing electrical needs in collaboration with the Signalling team, as well as coordinating design production and installation interfaces, but also support construction teams and ensure compliance with permits and licenses.

We’ll look to you for:

• Coordinating bonding delivery based on the needs of internal stakeholders
• Gathering and managing electrical requirements in interface with the Signalling team
• Coordinating the production and submission of designs (calculation notes, layouts) based on utility requirements
• Managing requests for permits and licenses as per project needs
• Overseeing construction subcontractors for the OCS Bonding Scope
• Providing installation interface support to customers, partners, and subcontractors
• Preparing and following up on all correspondences related to OCS Bonding activities
• Defining technical criteria and evaluating subcontractors/suppliers
• Reviewing and updating Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
• Participating in collecting lessons learned (REX) on OCS Bonding installation
• Reviewing and obtaining approval for design deliverables and responding to comments

All about you

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering (mandatory)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer designation as per Ontario regulations (preferred)
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in OCS Bonding Design or installation
• Experience in railway projects (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of electrical and installation engineering
• Familiarity with ESA rules, Canadian electrical standards, and common practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Problem-solving skills and decision-making ability
• Resilience and a proactive mindset
• Fluency in English (a second language is appreciated)

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 inclusive 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 roles such as OCS Design Manager or other leadership positions
• 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 CADper 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.

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.