Traction Power System Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life & Accident Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Flexitime

Job summary

Hitachi Rail (STS) Canada, based in Toronto, is seeking a Traction & Power Supply Engineer to work on the RSSOM project. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, testing, and commissioning of traction power systems and interfaces with main subsystems, ensuring compliance with project guidelines and costs.

Toronto-based role with full-time schedule. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering and 5–10 years of engineering and commissioning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Power system experience including AC & DC traction.
• Knowledge of railway environment and commissioning rules.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve contact line interfaces with subsystems.
• Ensure delivery complies with engineering guidelines, quality, timing and cost constraints.
• Plan tests and coordinate on-site testing with the Commissioning Manager.
• Prepare test reports and address non-conformities per procedures.
• Share knowledge related to contact line systems and best practices.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power systems

AC/DC traction

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Testing & Verification procedures

Job description

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID: R0146199

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

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 (STS) is seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated Traction & Power Supply Engineer to work on our RSSOM project. As the successful candidate your ideas for continuous improvement and creativity are welcome. The position is based in Toronto.

• Identification and resolution of the Contact line interfaces with the main subsystems (e.g. Signalling, CW, Trackworketc.).
• Guarantee that the delivery of every system is achieved in compliance with engineering guidelines, quality standards, timing and cost constraints.
• Ensure the Verification activities on Contact line or third rail documents, according to the V&V Plan.
• Interface with the Commissioning Manager to plan test and coordinate operational activities on site according to schedule.
• Perform the test and issue the test report, issue non compliances according to quality procedures and purpose remedy actions.
• Support capitalization and sharing of knowledge related to the specific Contact line (e.g. best practice, lesson learned, ...).
• Ensure the interface with the other relevant technologies.
• Ensure test planning and coordination of operational activities on site according to schedule.
• % completion of activity budget with respect to the planned one in the project.
• % reduction of design releases issued with respect to previous projects.

• 5 up to 10 years of Engineering and Commissioning expertise.
• Knowledge of the Design and Development processes, related procedures and instructions, KPIs.
• Knowledge of the system, subsystems of a transportation system and related interactions, system architecture.
• Knowledge of commissioning rules and standards also with reference to the specific project and country in order to adhere to them and induct other people involved on tests activities properly.
• Knowledge of the railway environment and the related risks and rules and adhere to them in planning and executing commissioning activities.
• Preferred profile is a candidate experienced in the field of traction power or electrical systems.

Education / Qualifications > Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or Equivalent technical experience.

• Power System Engineer with experiences in: AC & DC Traction system
• MV Distribution System
• LV Distribution System

• $95,102 (CAD)
• $142,653 (CAD)

• Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation.
• We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.

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