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Electrical Engineer Bilingual French and English

Laval, Quebec
$120,000 - $140,000/year
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

ur client is an ambitious Quebec-based company with years of experience. They specialize in the repair, conversion, and refurbishment of all types of rolling stock:

Must have Experience with Rail Roads freight cars and locomotive.

Must be Bilingual with French and English

Salary: $120k to $140k

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering;
  • Member of the OIQ.
  • Significant experience in the field of railway rolling stock or mass rail transit.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft; AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Ability to read with accuracy diesel engine manuals, locomotive schematics, service bulletins, maintenance instructions and other craft related documentation.
  • Ability to read and understand FRA and company rules, specifications and guidelines.
  • Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and rigor.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities well.
  • Attention to detail, precision, analytical skills, autonomy, and good interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent command of French and English, both oral and written.

Under the supervision of the Director of Engineering, the Electrical Engineer of this position will work closely with our operations teams to support the design, development, and integration of high-voltage electrical systems for various engineering projects across Canada and the United States. On an ongoing basis, they will also be responsible for providing technical support to the different departments involved in the advancement and execution of these projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide expertise in troubleshooting electrical issues with locomotives, including malfunctions in traction motors, generators, control systems, and other electrical components.
  • Identify problematic systems/parts to ascertain performance failures using diagnostic and fault finding techniques.
  • Prepare documentation for the inspection, qualification and rebuild of locomotive systems
  • Participate in the design of electrical systems.
  • Participate in the design of control logic.
  • Develop schematics, diagrams, and electrical layouts.
  • Select electrical components.
  • Produce wiring lists that comply with the physical layout of the equipment.
  • Plan electrical tests on locomotives or their subsystems at suppliers' sites.
  • Documentation, instrumentation, and test coordination.
  • Ensure the integration of required standards into the design and execution of tests.
  • Design and test various specific test setups.
  • Provide technical expertise and analyze test results.
  • Write test reports and make relevant recommendations.
  • Ensure the quality of measurement and testing equipment.
  • Participate in meetings with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
  • Work collaboratively with other departments and provide technical support.
  • Provide technical guidance to other team members.
  • Guide technicians toward solutions;

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Engineering Search Firm is North America's leading professional recruitment firm, specializing in the placement of engineering and technical roles. Established in the early 90’s using old school head-hunting methodologies, we have morphed into a technologically advanced machine with our own proprietary software and system for establishing real-life relationships with people. As awesome as tech can be, we don't forget we're in a world filled with human beings. Our processes are heavily focused on making sure we listen and respond, never to hear and react. We have placed C-Suite Execs and entry-level techs using the same empathy and trust-building communication. Everyone is somebody to our team.