Lead Electrification Engineer, Rail – Transit

TYLin

Lead Electrification Engineer overseeing rail and transit electrification projects across Canada. Delivering sustainable transport solutions and shaping the future of electrified systems.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$145,000 - CA$200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for rail and transit electrification projects across Canada
Lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit electrification projects across Canada
Serve as the technical authority for electrification systems, including traction power, substations, power distribution systems, overhead contact systems (OCS), and associated infrastructure
Guide multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, detailed design, procurement, and construction support
Develop and review technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, design packages, and construction documents
Provide technical leadership for system integration and coordination between civil, structural, track, signaling, communications, and operational disciplines
Act as a key client interface, building trusted relationships with transit agencies, transportation authorities, and project stakeholders
Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, strategic pursuits, and client engagement activities
Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers while fostering technical excellence throughout the team
Lead quality management and technical review processes to ensure delivery of high-quality engineering solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada is a strict requirement
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering
Significant experience supporting rail, transit, transportation, or large infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience leading electrification projects involving traction power systems, substations, overhead contact systems, power distribution, or related transit infrastructure
Strong understanding of Canadian electrical codes, standards, utility coordination requirements, and transportation industry best practices
Experience managing technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts
Proven ability to engage directly with clients and lead complex project discussions
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting major transit agencies, commuter rail systems, light rail transit (LRT), metro systems, or passenger rail networks is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
Continuing education benefits
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

Traction Power SystemsSubstationsPower Distribution SystemsOverhead Contact SystemsEngineering CalculationsTechnical Report DevelopmentDesign Package ReviewConstruction Document PreparationQuality ManagementSystem Integration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoringTeam Development

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)