Senior Electrical Hardware Designer

Position Senior Electrical Hardware Designer

Location Toronto, ON

Job Description Responsibilities and Duties:

Designs new or revised products, equipment, and installations, utilizing processes based on established engineering principles to meet the customer and Railway requirements.

Assumes the role of Work Package Manager as required.

Contributes to a harmonious team environment while maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the job and in relations with others.

Develops junior team members of the department by mentoring and providing assistance.

Follows directions and work instructions and uses good judgment in the performance of assigned work. Effectively presents pros and cons for various courses of action.

Tracks progress on all assigned tasks, verifying that all assigned work has been completed accurately. Responsible for the quality and integrity of the hardware designs and all related documentation.

Conducts technical reviews and ensures changes are in line with objectives.

Generates accurate, supportable estimates for current departmental technology and provides supportable estimates for developments that are new to the department.

Supports bids by defining technical solutions and reviewing the materials list. Interprets, identifies, and documents requirements such that customer needs are met within the budget and schedule constraints.

Ensures both the safety and quality of hardware products while reducing the deployment cost of those products. Contributes to the heightened reuse of product hardware and improvements in hardware quality.

Prepares specifications for hardware and/or software components or devices.

Reviews any applicable specifications, standards, rules, etc. and ensures that the appropriate actions resulting from this review have been taken. Implements designs, using good design practice and applicable standards and guidelines.

Skills and Abilities

6+ years of experience in the industry, with expertise in cabling, grounding techniques, surge protection, electrical engineering principles, electronic circuits including microprocessors, and telecommunications circuits.

Proficiency in engineering tools: CAD system (AutoCAD), multimeter, protocol analyzers, and other relevant tools.

Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills for clear documentation and teamwork.

Proven track record in designing complex electrical or electronic products and ability to stay current with evolving technology.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Electric Power Generation

Salary $173,000.00–$414,000.00

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