Electrical Installations Design Engineer - Rail Systems

About the role

Hitachi Rail is expanding and bidding on new business opportunities, and is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Electrical Installations Design Engineer for its Rail Systems team. The position covers the full cycle of the project, from administrative to strategic tasks, and is based in downtown Toronto, Ontario. The engineer designs and coordinates electrical installation systems, including equipment layout, cable routing, conduit layouts, cable trays and associated hardware for power, control and communication circuits, ensuring compliance with codes, standards and project specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed layouts for electrical installations, including equipment arrangements, cable trays, conduits, junction boxes, support systems, penetrations and terminations
• Design cable segregation and shielding strategies to minimize electromagnetic interference, and ensure compatibility between power, control and communication systems
• Coordinate physical installation interfaces with RSSOM subsystems, civil contractors and other disciplines, including equipment interfaces, openings, penetrations and supports
• Prepare installation drawings, cable routing/raceway schedules and material specifications using AutoCAD/Revit
• Collaborate with civil, structural and mechanical teams and with building systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) to avoid clashes and ensure constructability
• Review and coordinate BIM models, identify and resolve clashes, and define installation and routing requirements
• Ensure designs meet the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, CSA and NFPA standards, building codes and project requirements
• Support regulatory and authority reviews, inspections and design assurance, and support RFIs, design queries and constructability reviews
• Provide technical guidance during installation and cable pulling, verify equipment installation requirements, and review as-built drawings

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or an equivalent technical qualification
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license or immediate eligibility preferred
• 3-7 years of experience in raceway design, equipment installation, multidisciplinary coordination and constructability
• Preferred: experience with rail, transit or large-scale commercial projects, familiarity with BIM clash detection and 3D modeling for raceway systems, and knowledge of CSA certification and ESA inspections
• Criminal background check required

Required skills

• AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk ACC, BlueBeam ReVu
• Strong knowledge of cable management systems, cable derating, grouping and fire protection requirements
• Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC segregation principles and compatibility between power, control and communication systems
• Excellent spatial planning, interface management and communication skills

What we offer

• Salary range of CAD 95,102 to CAD 142,653 per year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability, life and accident insurance, retirement savings plan and paid vacation
• Flextime and training and development opportunities