Reference Number : 551

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $86 366 - $106 687

Number of positions to be filled : 1

Application Deadline : 06/16/2026

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

You are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to contribute to large-scale projects? VIA Rail is offering an exceptional opportunity to join its team as an electrical engineer.

Reporting to the senior manager engineering, the electrical engineer will be responsible for configuration changes to rolling stock and the refurbishment programs of electrical, electronic, and instrumentation & control systems. They will also serve as an intermediary between various stakeholders, such as workshop personnel, procurement, and operations, providing technical support.

Join our fantastic team and be part of realizing our vision for the future of rail transport in Canada. VIA Rail provides you with the opportunity to make your mark in the history of transportation.

Requirements:

• Holder of a university degree in electrical engineering;
• Registered member of the ``Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec``;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer;
• Experience in designing, analyzing, and modifying electrical circuits or systems, and preparing required documents for production (bill of materials, electrical diagrams, technical specifications, maintenance procedures);
• Experience in electrical (power) controls, electronic controls, and communication systems;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD computer-aided design software;
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite;
• Excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (English and French).

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At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!