Power Supply (POS) Electrical Traction Design Leader

Req ID:476223 

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion scope : new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

Objective

Alstom is seeking an Power Supply (POS) Electrical Design Leader. This individual will be responsible for on-time Design submission by the POS Electrical Team.

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for on-time Design submission by the POS Electrical team for both Electrical Traction Design and LV Utility Design,
• Lead establishment and Review basic and detailed design documents for the project based on the deliverables list for both Electrical Traction Design and LV Utility Design
• Establish basic and detailed design documents for the project based on the deliverables list when allocated to him/her
• Definition and coordination of required technical inputs needed for both Electrical Traction Design and LV Utility Design,
• Technical Management with internal and external stakeholders, including Utility companies
• Technical management of all selected suppliers,
• Technical management of all selected Electrical Design subcontractors (incl. Utility companies when applicable)
• Signing off all POS Electrical Design submissions,
• Provide support on Electrical Design topics to System Engineering team
• Respect of Engineering Management Plan and Design Quality Plan,
• POS global performances,
• Requirement development, coming from reference and applicable documents from Metiers, Standards, local practices, Certification, Safety, Platform and Customer, and for transverse requirement allocations to the various subsystems in close collaboration with the relevant specialists,
• Respect of normative references and local standards rules,
• Integration of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety (RAMS) requirements,
• Integration of O&M requirements in POS Electrical Design,
• Functional analysis and specifications,
• Consistency and compatibility between all the sub-systems specifications,
• Efficiency of the transversal studies related to POS (CEM, Earthing & Bonding…),
• Applicable POS configuration and deliverables list.
• Supporting technical interface with Customer,
• Integration of 3rd party technical inputs in POS Design
• Definition of required surveys to complete POS Design
• POS Electrical Design team management and coordination,
• Support preparation of Design Reviews, especially for Gate Reviews,
• Technical inputs required for correspondences (letters, minutes of meetings, submittals…) related to POS design activities,
• Definition and review of components technical criteria and management of technical evaluation of suppliers,
• Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) procedures and technical lead during FAT,
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) elaboration, review and update,
• Collect the REX (Return of Experience) coming from the Regional Centers,
• Checking and integration of suppliers, sub-contractors and in-house POS designs and ensure technical compliance and consistency,
• Review and getting approval of POS Traction design deliverables, reply to comments if any.

The POS team is mainly composed of on-shore located in Toronto, Canada, and off-shore part located in St-Ouen, France.

Reporting 

This position will report to the POS (Power Supply) Design Manager, managing a team of up to eight.

The candidate will liaise with:

• Engineering: Electrification Traction Design Manager, OCS Design team, Central Engineering and Transverse Engineering team
• Project: Project management team,
• Site: Construction management team,
• Customer, Consultants, External stakeholders,
• Civil Works and Track works partners,
• Interfacing sub-systems (Rolling Stock, Trackwork, OCS, Signalling, Civil works)
• Regional Centers.

Performance Measurements

• On-time delivering: 100%,
• Compliance to Engineering Work Package: 100%,
• Respect of Design For Quality (DFQ) milestones: 100% Go On Time, in accordance with the standards or rules of his Metier,
• Respect of performances of the system provided: 100%.

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, 
• Professional Engineer designation as per Canadian regulations or in progress

Desirable:

• Already worked in a BIM-integrated design environment

Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical engineering
• A first experience in multicultural team management
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in High Voltage Transmission and/or Distribution projects
• A first experience in AC Electrification in Railway Project/s is preferred
• Strong knowledge of electrical basic and detailed design 
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical standards and common practices
• Autonomy, motivated, initiative, and interested in innovative technical topics
• Fluent in English, second language appreciated

Competencies & Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills (teamwork and leadership)
• Decision-making ability
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem-solving ability
• Resilience

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.