Senior Rail Electrical Hardware Engineer

Hitachi Rail; Toronto; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Worklife programs

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Toronto, Canada seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead hardware design for new and revised railway equipment. You will ensure design quality, prepare component specifications, and develop architecture while aligning with standards and budgets.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in electrical hardware design, familiarity with railway signaling, and strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of diplomas and work experience.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical hardware design, railway signaling preferred.
• Experience with design, installation and testing of signaling on‑board equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design new or revised hardware and installations to meet customer and railway requirements.
• Ensure quality and integrity of hardware designs and related documentation.
• Prepare specifications for hardware and software components.
• Develop design architecture and implement designs following standards.
• Review specifications, standards and rules to ensure compliance and cost effectiveness.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Provide accurate estimates for current projects and support bids with technical solutions.
• Track progress and ensure work is completed accurately within schedule.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

Job description

Hitachi Rail in Toronto, Canada seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead hardware design for new and revised railway equipment. You will ensure design quality, prepare component specifications, and develop architecture while aligning with standards and budgets.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in electrical hardware design, familiarity with railway signaling, and strong documentation and communication skills.