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About the Role
Hitachi Rail is seeking an Electrical Installations Design Engineer – Rail Systems to join their expanding team. This role is integral to the full project cycle, involving both administrative and strategic tasks, and is based in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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.
- Ensure compatibility between power, control, and communication systems in accordance with codes, standards and project plans.
- Coordinate physical installation interfaces with RSSOM subsystems, Civil Contractors and other disciplines.
- Prepare installation drawings, cable routing/raceway schedules, and material specifications using AutoCAD/Revit.
- Collaborate with civil, structural, and mechanical teams to integrate electrical installations within buildings and civil structures spatial constraints.
- Coordinate with building systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) to avoid clashes and ensure equipment accessibility and overall constructability.
- Review and coordinate BIM models, identify and resolve clashes, and define installation/routing requirements.
- Ensure designs meet Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), applicable CSA and NFPA standards, applicable building codes and project requirements.
- Support regulatory/authority reviews, inspections and design assurance activities.
- Support RFIs, design queries, constructability reviews and resolution of installation-related issues during detailed design and construction.
- Provide technical guidance during installation, equipment installation and cable pulling activities.
- Verify equipment installation requirements including access, maintenance clearances, replacement/removal routes and cable entry requirements.
- Review as-built drawings and verify compliance with design intent.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant 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.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk ACC, BlueBeam ReVu.
- Strong knowledge of cable management systems principles, codes and installation practices.
- Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC segregation principles and compatibility between power, control, and communication systems.
- Excellent spatial planning and coordination skills.
- Strong understanding of cable derating, grouping, and fire protection requirements.
- Strong interface management and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple interfaces and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience with rail, transit, or large-scale commercial projects is preferred.
- Familiarity with BIM clash detection and 3D modeling for raceway systems is preferred.
- Knowledge of CSA certification and ESA inspections for electrical installations is preferred.
- Clear Criminal Background Check required.
- English Proficiency.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Autodesk ACC
- BlueBeam ReVu
- BIM clash detection
- 3D modeling
Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Work Type
- Full time
- No remote
Experience Level
- 3-7 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant technical qualification
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license or immediate eligibility preferred
Salary/Compensations
- CAD $ 95,102 to CAD $142,653 per year
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Flextime
- Training and Development opportunities
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.