Senior Interlocking Hardware Design Engineer

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport technology company is looking for a full-time Interlocking (IXL) Hardware Design Engineer in Toronto, ON. The role involves designing and standardizing Interlocking system architectures and configurations to ensure safe and efficient train movement. Candidates should hold an Engineering degree, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ideally have 5-10 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary package is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive social coverage

Investment in employee development

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in systems/sub-systems application design and integration.
• Prior experience in electrotechnical product development in a complex environment.
• Familiarity with Alstom products is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware configurations and power distribution architectures.
• Perform power load analysis and ensure adherence to design methods.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to capture hardware interfaces.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Interlocking Systems

Fluency in English

Education

Engineering Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or related field

P. Eng certification or in progress

Job description

Req ID:496484

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 Interlocking (IXL) Hardware Design Engineer in Toronto, ON, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical expertise in a cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains by designing and standardizing Interlocking (IXL) system architectures and configurations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project IXL Design Leaders, V&V teams, Installation & Testing teams), analyse customer and product requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement in hardware solutions.

You’ll specifically take care of designing hardware configurations, power distribution architectures, and documentation for signalling equipment, but also support project deployment and debugging activities.

We’ll look to you for:

• Delivering design scheme plan layouts, hardware configuration drawings, BOPs, BOMs, and signalling equipment room layouts.
• Designing AC/DC power distribution architectures, including main distribution panels and subpanels for redundant signalling systems.
• Performing power load analysis and designing backup power configurations using battery backups, UPS, and automatic transfer switches.
• Ensuring adherence to reference application design methods and tools, requesting deviations when necessary.
• Participating actively in IXL detailed design review meetings and providing activity progress reports.
• Organising and producing hardware design deliverables in accordance with project templates and requirements.
• Supporting project teams in debugging design issues and analysing design change requests.
• Defining pre‑fitted solutions for IXL equipment, including racks, cubicles, and cabling, while ensuring proper testing and documentation.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to capture hardware interfaces, environmental conditions, and application constraints.
• Sharing knowledge of IXL system architecture features with 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, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• P. Eng certification or in progress.
• 5‑10 years of experience in systems/sub‑systems application design, integration, or electrotechnical product development in a complex and regulated environment (e.g., railway signalling, aerospace, defence).
• Good analytical skills and prior experience in system design & integration.
• Knowledge of Interlocking Systems, safety principles, and power supply design.
• Familiarity with Alstom products (desirable).
• Strong problem‑solving, writing, and communication skills, with an open‑minded and multidisciplinary approach.
• Fluency in English.

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 programmes.
• Progress towards leadership roles or specialised technical expertise.
• 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.

Job Type: Experienced