Senior Railway Electrification Engineer / Catenary & Traction Power Lead

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  • Montreal, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Job DescriptionOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Railway Electrification Engineer with deep expertise in catenary systems, tramway, traction power, HV/MV distribution, and integrated railway electrical systems. The ideal candidate has a proven track record leading major rail electrification projects, managing multidisciplinary interfaces, and delivering safe, compliant, high‑performance electrical infrastructure.This role involves leadership in design, construction oversight, system integration, and commissioning of electrified transit projects across Canada.Your role
  • Lead engineering activities for catenary (OCS/OLC), traction substations, and HV/MV/LV distribution systems.
  • Manage multidisciplinary technical interfaces (civil works, track, telecom, mechanical, systems).
  • Oversee detailed design development, system integration, and technical reviews.
  • Supervise construction, installation methods, phasing, site testing, and commissioning.
  • Develop technical specifications, tender documents, and regulatory compliance requirements.
About you
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng/OIQ) license required or eligible.
  • Minimum 10–15 years experience in railway electrification or traction power systems.
  • Experience with large‑scale transit projects in design, construction, testing, and commissioning.
  • Expertise in AC/DC catenary systems, traction substations, and HV/MV/LV networks.
  • Fluency in French and English.
Rewards & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.Additional informationAtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.Worker Type EmployeeJob Type RegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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