Electrical Design Engineer

Req ID:460784 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. The primary role will be to carry out Electrical Design activities related to the Metrolinx Corridors.

You'll be providing electrical design support activity related to Engineering Changes requested by our customers and inputs received from the Correlation activities. Be responsible for the upkeep of electrical core data (schematics and wiring). Day-to-day, you’ll work closely within the Services Central Engineering Electrical Design team for Alstom’s large and ever-increasing number of in-service fleets and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• 3+ Years working experience as a design engineer in Railway sector.
• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Electromechanical engineering
• P.Eng will be considered an asset.
• Develop electrical installation/wiring solutions for modifications developed by the System's team or from external 3rd parties and handle/ manage the upkeep of the affected core electrical data. This involves updating electrical schematics, wiring tables. BOMs (Bill of Materials), creating  cable installation routing diagrams, Book of Plans. Single and double line drawings etc.
• Prepare modification design data, analyze, develop, test and demonstrate Electrical Engineering solutions that solve complex issues for vehicle installation requirements.
• Provide electrical design cost and schedule estimates on complicated engineering programs.
• Provide technical expertise in support of other disciplines.
• Attend Alstom and customer sites to carry out on-train surveys during the various phases of design and implementation activity.
• Respond promptly to (TQ's) technical queries raised by the customer against design data.
• Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate will be required, to work at height and in enclosed spaces, from time to time.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• The job-holder will need to demonstrate experience as an electrical design & integration engineer of wayside systems and wiring.
• The candidate must be fully competent in using AutoCAD and wiring tools to update electrical core data. Therefore, full proficiency in the use of Microstation, ELDA (Alstom wiring tool), Excel and Caatia are key requirements for this role in order to update electrical schematics and wiring data.
• Have exposure to the use of Digital Mock Ups (CAD modelling) of harnesses, electrical cubicles/equipment, updating or creating new electrical schematics, wiring reports, (BOMs) Bills of Materials, Harness Diagrams, Formboards/stick diagrams, installation, assembly & details drawings is required.
• Demonstrate  a working knowledge of design Standards related to electrical design.
• An understanding of the optimum and standardization approach to wiring solutions is required to be able to deploy cable routes and materials to achieve optimum installation times.
• Have a sound understanding of electrical engineering principles and be able to understand system functions and interpret circuit diagrams

On a more personal level, you will also need to be:

• Self-motivated with a desire to learn
• Able to work independently
• A strong team player, with effective interpersonal skills.

Things you’ll enjoy

 Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​