Senior Telecom Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Sr. Telecom Engineer in downtown Toronto to manage telecom projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines. The role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and knowledge of communication engineering principles. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, supporting work/life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Flextime

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of railway system engineering experience.
• Experience in collaborative environments.
• Strong personal accountability and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage telecom work packages ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Develop project plans aligning customer requirements with company goals.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Proficiency in PENG

Proficiency in BIM

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Knowledge of RF principles

Knowledge of network design

Education

Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering degree

Professional Project Management Certification

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations worldwide, our work focuses on digital transformation and innovative technology. We value multiculturalism, sustainability, and collaboration, offering diverse opportunities for our team members. And that’s where you come in.

Description

HITACHI RAIL is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Sr. Telecom Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in downtown Toronto, ON.

Accountabilities

1. Manage telecom work packages with oversight throughout execution, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
2. Develop comprehensive project plans aligning customer requirements with company goals from initiation to implementation.
3. Monitor project progress and prepare detailed reports on milestones and deliverables for senior management.
4. Assign and supervise daily tasks of technical personnel, ensuring progress towards milestones.
5. Conduct regular team meetings to assess progress and resolve project issues.
6. Define clear deliverables, roles, and responsibilities for team members involved in projects.
7. Research and evaluate hardware and software options, conducting cost/benefit analyses.
8. Oversee installation, update, and maintenance of production technologies, ensuring proper functioning.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in PENG and BIM.
• Professional Project Management Certification from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Understanding of project management processes, strategies, and methods.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with experience guiding others.
• Strong personal accountability and leadership in decision-making and team supervision.
• Experience in collaborative environments, promoting teamwork.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with managerial experience.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively address obstacles.
• Knowledge of communication engineering principles, including RF allocations, wave propagation, and RF measurements.
• Familiarity with fiber optics, digital communications, hardware, and software related to radio communications.
• Knowledge of wired and wireless complex network design.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with telecom systems in the railway industry.
• Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or IT degree.
• Minimum 2 years of railway system engineering experience.

Benefits:

Hitachi Rail offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, medical, dental, vision insurance, long-term disability, life & accident insurance, a retirement savings plan, and paid vacation. We also support work/life balance through flextime and provide various training and development opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your profile matches our needs, we will contact you. Learn more about us and our latest opportunities at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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