Job Description

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job ID: R0107529
Date Posted: 2025-10-03
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.
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Hitachi Rail (STS) is seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Power Supply & Traction Power 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, Ontario, CA.
Accountabilities
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 the basic technical concepts and the main PS&TP architecture and equipment
• Knowledge of the basic technical concepts and the main Contact Line architecture and equipment
• Knowledge of the principles of the electrical system design
• Knowledge of the process of checking that Traction Power and Power Supply meets specifications and that it fulfills its intended purposes/ requirements, about factory and on-site testing
• Knowledge of the process of checking that electrical system meets specifications and that it fulfills its intended purposes/ requirements, about factory and on-site testing
• 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.
• Ensure the interface with the other relevant technologies
• Ensure test planning and coordination of operational activities on site according to schedule
• Ensure the Verification activities on Power Supply & Traction Power documents, according to the V&V Plan
• Ensure the execution of the test and issuing the test report and non-compliances according to quality procedures and proposing remedy actions
• Ensure the identification of the contractual requirements about PS&TP design.
• Contribute to the Contact line standardization across different projects.
• % completion of activity budget with respect to the planned one in the project
• % reduction of design releases issued with respect to previous projects

Preferred profile is a candidate experienced in the field of the traction power systems and Contact Line systems or as alternative of the electrical systems.
Education / Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or Equivalent technical experience.
Ontario P.Eng highly desirable.
Clear Criminal Background Check
Benefits
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & 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.
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