Senior Telecom Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Flexibility programs

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Telecommunications Solution Architect to design end-to-end communications for onboard, station, wayside and control-centre environments in downtown Toronto. Responsibilities include defining interfaces, network and IP considerations, and ensuring integration readiness across multiple domains.

The role combines technical leadership with project coordination, requiring expertise in networking, radio, and passenger information system technologies, and a strong ability to

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Telecom engineering.
• Knowledge of radio frequency allocations and measurements.
• Exposure to Passenger Information Systems technologies.
• Extensive knowledge of complex networks design (wired and wireless).
• Experience with network architecture design and switching/routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute design, configuration, test and commissioning activities.
• Identify, analyze and manage requirements; interface with stakeholders.
• Architect and integrate telecom systems across onboard, station, wayside, and control-center domains.
• Prepare design documentation and support purchasing for wired/wireless telecom networks.
• Ensure design alignment and integration readiness across domains.

Skills

Telecom engineering

Network design

CCNP or equivalent

RF knowledge

Test equipment proficiency

Project leadership

Interface management

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering degree

Ontario P.Eng desirable

Railway system engineering experience

Tools

SOW management tools

Interface Control Documents

Job description

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID: R0131631

Date Posted: 2026-05-20

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Telecommunications Solution Architect who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

The position is based in downtown Toronto, Ontario.

Telecommunications Solution Architect and Integration Manager responsible for the design of end-to-end communication solutions across onboard, station, wayside and control-centre environments. The scope includes PA, PIS/PVIS, APIS, ACEDIS, CCTV, IP networks, radio, telephony, intercom, access control, passenger counting, master clock and associated management and control systems.

Key responsibilities

Requirements analysis, solution architecture, system design, technical compliance and coordination with customers, operators, engineering teams, suppliers, subcontractors and other project stakeholders. Leading interface management activities across communication subsystems and external systems, including the identification, definition and documentation of functional, physical, electrical, network and software interfaces. This includes protocols, data flows, IP addressing, timing and synchronization, cybersecurity requirements, interface ownership, responsibility allocation and the preparation and maintenance of Interface Control Documents. The role also ensures design consistency, technical alignment and integration readiness across onboard, station, wayside and control‑centre domains, supporting the resolution of interface issues and technical design decisions. The scope may be extended in the future to include system integration and commissioning support.

Accountabilities

• Plan and execute design, configuration, test and commissioning activities
• Familiar with SOWs either subcontracted or delivered in house in a leadership or contributor capacity
• Identify, analyze and manage requirements
• Identify and resolve interfaces internal and external to the Telecommunication System (e.g. Signaling, Rolling Stock, etc.)
• Architect and integrate medium-complex telecommunications systems with particular attention to Networking and Radio technologies
• Prepare Conceptual, Preliminary, Detailed and Installation Design for each Telecoms subsystem
• Participate in products selection
• Create Bill of Materials and support Purchasing Department to order equipment in particular for the Wired and Wireless telecommunications networks
• Comfortable with medium to large size projects

Required Skills and Experience

• 8-10 years of experience in Telecom engineering
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, terminology and trends in communications engineering including the fields of radio frequency allocations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and radio frequency field strength measurements and tolerances.
• Knowledge of fiber optics, computers, digital communications processors, servers, programming, applications, software, and hardware related to radio communications.
• Exposure to Passenger Information Systems technologies.
• Extensive working knowledge of Complex Networks design, both wired and wireless
• Extensive experience with network architecture design
• Working Knowledge of network design patterns, constraints and protocols (CCNP or equivalent certification required)
• Working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols
• Working knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios
• Prior Experience with RAMS deliverable
• Prior experience managing small-medium sized projects and project teams
• Excellent ability to use sophisticated test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes and a spectrum analyzer.
• Working knowledge of Test and commissioning processes
• Skilled in handling electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate complex technical information

Education / Qualifications

• Knowledge of telecommunications systems for the railway industry
• Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology Qualifications/ University Degree > Ontario P.Eng highly desirable.
• 2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering expertise
• Clear Criminal Background Check required

Salary Range

CAD $ 119,900 to CAD$ 179,800. The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Work/Life Programs such as Flextime
• Training and Development opportunities

EEO Statement

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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