Electrical Engineer – Cable & Raceway Design (Rail Infrastructure)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Description Electrical Engineer – Cable & Raceway Design (Rail Infrastructure) Job Title: Electrical Installations Design Engineer Location: Toronto
Reports To: Electrical Design Manager / Project Engineering Lead
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Installation Engineer to join our team on the RSSOM project in Toronto, Ontario . This role will focus on the design and coordination of cableways design, cable routing and installation along the track and within technical rooms, ensuring compliance with system requirements and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil or electrical works within the railway engineering context and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Role Overview The Electrical Installations Design Engineer is responsible for the detailed design and coordination of electrical installation systems, including equipment layout, cable routing, conduit layouts, cable trays, and associated hardware for power, control, and communication circuits. This role ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed layouts for electrical installations, including cable trays, conduits, junction boxes, and terminations.
- Design cable segregation and shielding strategies to minimize electromagnetic interference. Ensure compatibility between power, control, and communication systems in accordance with codes, standards and project plans.
- Prepare installation drawings, cable schedules, and material specifications using AutoCAD/Revit.
- Collaborate with civil, structural, and mechanical teams to integrate electrical installations within buildings and civil structures spatial constraints. Coordinate with building systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) to avoid clashes and ensure equipment accessibility and overall constructability.
- Use BIM tools for clash detection and 3D modeling of raceway systems.
- Ensure designs meet CSA, ESA, NFPA, local building codes and project requirements
- Prepare documentation for regulatory approvals and inspections.
- Provide technical guidance during installation and cable pulling activities.
- Review as-built drawings and verify compliance with design intent.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license or immediate eligibility preferred.
- 3–7 years of experience in electrical installation design for industrial, transit infrastructure or building systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk ACC, BlueBeam ReVu.
- Strong knowledge of cable management systems principles, codes and installation practices.
- Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC segregation principles and compatibility between power, control, and communication systems
Skills & Competencies Mandatory
- Excellent spatial planning and coordination skills.
- Strong understanding of cable derating, grouping, and fire protection requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple interfaces and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred
- Experience with rail, transit, or large-scale commercial projects.
- Familiarity with BIM clash detection and 3D modeling for raceway systems.
- Knowledge of CSA certification and ESA inspections for electrical installations.
Benefits: Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers . At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
About Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail is committed to driving a sustainable mobility transition and helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy more connected, seamless and sustainable transport. Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to operators around the world with expertise across every part of the rail ecosystems – from manufacture and maintenance of rolling stock to digital signalling and smart operational systems. In FY23, the company had revenues of €7bn with 24,000 employees across over 50 countries, and it invests in its diverse and talented teams. Drawing on the wider Hitachi group companies, Hitachi Rail furthers the development of digital innovation and new technologies to help pioneer resilient and sustainable solutions.
Electrical Engineer – Cable & Raceway Design (Rail Infrastructure)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Description Electrical Engineer – Cable & Raceway Design (Rail Infrastructure) Job Title: Electrical Installations Design Engineer Location: Toronto
Reports To: Electrical Design Manager / Project Engineering Lead
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Installation Engineer to join our team on the RSSOM project in Toronto, Ontario . This role will focus on the design and coordination of cableways design, cable routing and installation along the track and within technical rooms, ensuring compliance with system requirements and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil or electrical works within the railway engineering context and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Role Overview The Electrical Installations Design Engineer is responsible for the detailed design and coordination of electrical installation systems, including equipment layout, cable routing, conduit layouts, cable trays, and associated hardware for power, control, and communication circuits. This role ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed layouts for electrical installations, including cable trays, conduits, junction boxes, and terminations.
- Design cable segregation and shielding strategies to minimize electromagnetic interference. Ensure compatibility between power, control, and communication systems in accordance with codes, standards and project plans.
- Prepare installation drawings, cable schedules, and material specifications using AutoCAD/Revit.
- Collaborate with civil, structural, and mechanical teams to integrate electrical installations within buildings and civil structures spatial constraints. Coordinate with building systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) to avoid clashes and ensure equipment accessibility and overall constructability.
- Use BIM tools for clash detection and 3D modeling of raceway systems.
- Ensure designs meet CSA, ESA, NFPA, local building codes and project requirements
- Prepare documentation for regulatory approvals and inspections.
- Provide technical guidance during installation and cable pulling activities.
- Review as-built drawings and verify compliance with design intent.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license or immediate eligibility preferred.
- 3–7 years of experience in electrical installation design for industrial, transit infrastructure or building systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk ACC, BlueBeam ReVu.
- Strong knowledge of cable management systems principles, codes and installation practices.
- Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC segregation principles and compatibility between power, control, and communication systems
Skills & Competencies Mandatory
- Excellent spatial planning and coordination skills.
- Strong understanding of cable derating, grouping, and fire protection requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple interfaces and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred
- Experience with rail, transit, or large-scale commercial projects.
- Familiarity with BIM clash detection and 3D modeling for raceway systems.
- Knowledge of CSA certification and ESA inspections for electrical installations.
Benefits: Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers . At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
About Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail is committed to driving a sustainable mobility transition and helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy more connected, seamless and sustainable transport. Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to operators around the world with expertise across every part of the rail ecosystems – from manufacture and maintenance of rolling stock to digital signalling and smart operational systems. In FY23, the company had revenues of €7bn with 24,000 employees across over 50 countries, and it invests in its diverse and talented teams. Drawing on the wider Hitachi group companies, Hitachi Rail furthers the development of digital innovation and new technologies to help pioneer resilient and sustainable solutions.