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AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

Traction Power and Distribution Engineer - Traction Power and Distribution

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or another related field is required.
  • More than 8 years of experience in similar roles, including at least 5 years designing traction power supply and distribution systems, is required.
  • Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or the Professional Engineers Ontario is required.
  • Knowledge of high-voltage AC railway electrification systems and/or low-voltage DC systems, or related medium- and high-voltage systems in other sectors, is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical switchgear, transformers, substations, and protection relays is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems is required.
  • Knowledge of substation auxiliary systems and services, including backup power and uninterruptible power supply systems, is required.
  • Ability to perform detailed calculations and prepare drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, and design and installation packages for substation equipment, cables, grounding, and equipotential bonding is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design traction power supply and distribution systems, including preparing and signing engineering documents for public transit and railway projects.
  • Coordinate with professionals in other regions to support collaboration and workload sharing and use resources effectively.
  • Assist with preparing and monitoring project qualification and tender processes.
  • Participate in project meetings.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
  • Collaborate with systems design teams, including communications and fixed installations, and external team members such as architects, standards consultants, government bodies, and suppliers.
  • Provide information and support for acquiring system and subsystem components, including technical specifications, technical bid analysis, and post-award assistance.
  • Document design, construction, and interface control.
  • Coordinate with commissioning, operations, and maintenance teams.
  • Support construction and installation review activities.
  • Support the testing, commissioning, and power systems teams.

About the Company

AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

AtkinsRéalis provides engineering services for infrastructure and nuclear projects, connecting people, data, and technology to plan, design, build, and manage systems worldwide. It delivers integrated services through consulting, design, engineering, and project management, using a global team and data-driven collaboration to move projects from concept to commissioning. The company’s global reach and end-to-end capability across conventional engineering and nuclear sectors enable coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines. Its goal is to transform infrastructure and energy systems worldwide by delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Epsom, United Kingdom
Founded
1938

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