Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
$86k–$107k/yr
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 amb…
Skills: Electrical Engineering, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Electrical Circuit Design, Control Systems
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
$86k–$107k/yr
Numéro de référence: 551 Statut: Permanent - temps plein Salaire annuel / taux horaire: 86 366$ - 106 687$ Nombre de postes à pourvoir: 1 Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 2026-06-16 Saviez-vous que VIA Rail a d’amb…
Skills: Electrical Design, Circuit Analysis, AutoCAD, Troubleshooting, Technical Documentation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
$86k–$107k/yr
Numéro de référence: 551 Statut: Permanent - temps plein Salaire annuel / taux horaire: 86 366$ - 106 687$ Nombre de postes à pourvoir: 1 Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 2026-06-16 Saviez-vous que VIA Rail a d’amb…
Skills: Electrical Engineering, Circuit Design, AutoCAD, Power Controls, Electronic Controls
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
$71k–$83k/yr
Numéro de référence: 1367 Statut: Permanent - temps plein Salaire annuel / taux horaire: 70 943 - 83 462 Nombre de postes à pourvoir: 1 Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 2026-07-01 Saviez-vous que VIA Rail a d’ambit…
Skills: Network Operations Monitoring, Railway Traffic Control, Emergency Coordination, Incident Reporting, Technical Communication
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
$71k–$83k/yr
Reference Number : 1367 Status : Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : 70 943 - 83 462 Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline : 07/01/2026 Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambit…
Skills: Network Operations, Passenger Service Performance Monitoring, Incident Coordination, Stakeholder Communication, Mechanical Troubleshooting
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Status : Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $34.36/h Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline : 06/15/2026 Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its …
Skills: Commercial Cleaning, Housekeeping, Building Maintenance, Sanitization, Vacuuming
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Statut: Permanent - temps plein Salaire annuel / taux horaire: 34.36$/h Nombre de postes à pourvoir: 1 Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 2026-06-15 Saviez-vous que VIA Rail a d’ambitieux projets de modernisation de …
Skills: Commercial Cleaning, Building Maintenance, Industrial Cleaning, Mechanical Aptitude, Waste Water Management
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
$86k–$91k/yr
Numéro de référence: 1349 Statut: Permanent - temps plein Salaire annuel / taux horaire: 86 000 - 91 000 Nombre de postes à pourvoir: 1 Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 2026-06-26 Saviez-vous que VIA Rail a d’ambit…
Skills: Policy Analysis, Strategic Research, Government Relations, Project Coordination, Executive Writing
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
$86k–$91k/yr
Reference Number : 1349 Status : Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : 86 000 - 91 000 Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline : 06/26/2026 Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambit…
Skills: Policy Analysis, Strategic Research, Government Relations, Briefing Material Preparation, Project Coordination
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Reference Number : 1233 Status : Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $46.43/h Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline : 06/28/2026 Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious pr…
Skills: Electrical Installation, Troubleshooting, HVAC Maintenance, PLC Configuration, Voltage Measurement
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Numéro de référence: 1233 Statut: Permanent - temps plein Salaire annuel / taux horaire: 46.43$/h Nombre de postes à pourvoir: 1 Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 2026-06-28 Saviez-vous que VIA Rail a d’ambitieux pr…
Skills: Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, Troubleshooting, HVAC Systems, PLC Configuration
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
$114k–$125k/yr
Reference Number : 1104 Status : Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $114 000 - $125 000 Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline : 07/18/2026 At VIA Rail, we are shaping the future of pa…
Skills: Strategic Planning, Integrated Capacity Management, MS Project, EPM, Excel
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
$114k–$124k/yr
Numéro de référence: 1104 Statut: Permanent - temps plein Salaire annuel / taux horaire: 114 000$ - 124 000$ Nombre de postes à pourvoir: 1 Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 2026-07-18 Chez VIA Rail, nous façonnons …
Skills: Strategic Planning, Integrated Capacity Management, MS Project, EPM, Excel
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
$92k–$113k/yr
Numéro de référence: 1168 Statut: Permanent - temps plein Salaire annuel / taux horaire: 91 506 $ - 113 037$ Nombre de postes à pourvoir: 1 Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 2026-06-02 Saviez-vous que VIA Rail a d’a…
Skills: Benefits Realization Management, Project Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Business Process Improvement
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
$92k–$113k/yr
Reference Number : 1168 Status : Permanent - Full-time Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $ 91 506 - $113 037 Number of positions to be filled : 1 Application Deadline : 06/02/2026 Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out a…
Skills: Benefits Realization Management, Project Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Governance
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The Electrical Engineer is responsible for configuration changes to rolling stock and the refurbishment of electrical, electronic, and control systems. They provide technical support to stakeholders and oversee the deployment of design improvements for railway equipment.
Candidates must hold a university degree in electrical engineering and be a registered member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design and proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
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.
Responsibilities:
• Design improvements to railway equipment (preliminary design, schedules, time and material estimates, engineering documentation, etc.);
• Enhance the efficiency and reliability of electrical and control systems, including diagnostics, troubleshooting, and programming;
• Oversee the deployment of solutions (coordination of activities, acceptance testing, liaison with contractors/suppliers and workshop personnel, etc.);
• Provide technical support to various departments (technical review of tenders, safety protocols for design, etc.);
• Develop and ensure compliance with maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems;
• Work on a variety of electrical systems on board train cars such as HVAC, doors, electrical power transmission, refrigeration systems, lighting, communication systems, monitoring, toilet systems, and circuit protection against freezing.
• 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!
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VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown corporation established in 1977, VIA Rail provides a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service from coast to coast in both official languages. We continuously strive to offer a unique and memorable travel experience. VIA Rail is a smarter way to move. The Corporation operates 454 train departures weekly on a 12,500-km network, connecting over 400 Canadian communities. With over 3,000 employees, VIA Rail carried more than 5 million passengers in 2019. Also, we’re helping to build a better future through innovative projects that protect the environment and help boost the Canadian economy.
Offices: 3 Place Ville-Marie, Suite 500, Montreal, Québec H3B 2C9, CA
Love the way.
VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown corporation established in 1977, VIA Rail provides a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service from coast to coast in both official languages. We continuously strive to offer a unique and memorable travel experience. VIA Rail is a smarter way to move. The Corporation operates 454 train departures weekly on a 12,500-km network, connecting over 400 Canadian communities. With over 3,000 employees, VIA Rail carried more than 5 million passengers in 2019. Also, we’re helping to build a better future through innovative projects that protect the environment and help boost the Canadian economy.
Offices: 3 Place Ville-Marie, Suite 500, Montreal, Québec H3B 2C9, CA
