Senior Engineer - Traction Power

Contributes to the design and analysis of traction power systems, including substations, single-line diagrams, layout plans, and equipment specifications.

Perform or support power system modelling and simulation to assess performance, efficiency, reliability, and safety.

Assist in—or lead, depending on experience—the development of grounding and bonding designs in accordance with CSA, IEEE, and local safety standards.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including signalling, telecom, overhead catenary, rolling stock, and civil works—to ensure integrated and coordinated system designs.

Prepare, review, and validate engineering drawings, technical calculations, specifications, and compliance documentation.

Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.

Engage with clients and stakeholders by providing technical input, progress updates, and support during design and implementation phases.

Depending on experience level, take on increasing responsibility for task coordination, technical leadership, and mentoring of junior staff and securing the engagement for the team.

Mandatory Skills

• Proven experience with system integration across multiple rail disciplines (e.g., traction power, OCS/OHE, signaling, communications).
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian and international transit standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSA, IEEE, AREMA, NFPA 130).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability lead complex projects and mentor cross-functional teams
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation.
• Solid academic foundation in power systems, electrical circuits, and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC traction systems, substation design, protection coordination, and equipment ratings.
• Familiarity with CAD platforms such as Bentley, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Revit for electrical design documentation.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI concepts, mitigation strategies and mutual impacts on traction power and adjacent systems.
• Identify and mitigate issues related to DC stray current corrosion and Monitoring Systems.
• General understanding of railway systems such as signaling, telecommunications, SCADA, and control systems.
• Experience with system integration across multiple rail disciplines.
• Exposure to Canadian and international transit standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. 
• A master's degree is considered an asset.
• Professional qualification, or eligibility to be registered as such for Canada or any equivalent qualification is preferred.BGV:
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