Technical Specialist – Hardware Application Design

Technical Specialist – Hardware Application Design Position Summary To produce complex Hardware Application designs, bookwirings, and equipment designs that meet requirements using established engineering processes and railway signaling principles. The Technical Specialist acts as a subject matter expert, leading technical decision-making and providing direction across multiple projects while resolving complex engineering challenges. Required Qualifications: Degree or diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering 5–10+ years of experience in hardware application design Hands-on experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD Strong understanding of railway signalling systems and infrastructure Experience preparing technical design specifications, SoWs, and RFQs Familiarity with: SAP (Bills of Materials), Configuration Management, Change Control systems (e.g., ClearQuest) Strong communication and documentation skills Mandatory Requirement: Valid Engineering License in Québec (OIQ) — required for Montreal project Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership- Act as a subject matter expert and provide technical direction across projects Lead technical decision-making and resolve complex design challenges Develop hardware application designs and equipment layouts Interpret and write requirements ensuring traceability from high-level to detailed design Prepare technical design specifications, Scope of Work (SoW), and RFQs Apply knowledge of railway infrastructure for trackside and equipment room deployments Ensure compliance with CENELEC and AREMA standards Utilize CAD tools (Microstation, AutoCAD) for design development Select appropriate design approaches and leverage existing product designs Project Management- Perform Work Package Manager responsibilities when required Plan timelines and track budgets to ensure project delivery Monitor progress of assigned tasks within the SID team Ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and budget Generate accurate effort estimates Follow client’s work instructions and Chorus processes Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on railway projects Knowledge of CENELEC and AREMA standards Ability to mentor junior team members Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

The Technical Specialist will lead technical decision-making and resolve complex design challenges while developing hardware application designs and equipment layouts. They will also ensure compliance with relevant standards and prepare technical documentation.

Candidates must have a degree or diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and 5-10+ years of experience in hardware application design. A valid Engineering License in Québec is mandatory for the Montreal project.

• Project managementPreferred

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• Hardware Application Design
• MicroStation
• AutoCAD
• Railway Signalling Systems
• Technical Design Specifications
• Scope of Work
• RFQs
• SAP
• Configuration Management
• Change Control
• Communication Skills
• Documentation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Project Management
• Technical Leadership

• Engineering
• Technology
• Transportation
• Consulting
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Dec 22, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level