Senior Telecom Engineer

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID: R0131631

Date Posted: 2026-05-20

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

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.

Job Description Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Telecommunications Solution Architect who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

The position is based in downtown Toronto, Ontario.

Telecommunications Solution Architect and Integration Manager responsible for the design of end-to-end communication solutions across onboard, station, wayside and control-centre environments. The scope includes PA, PIS/PVIS, APIS, ACEDIS, CCTV, IP networks, radio, telephony, intercom, access control, passenger counting, master clock and associated management and control systems.

Key responsibilities Requirements analysis, solution architecture, system design, technical compliance and coordination with customers, operators, engineering teams, suppliers, subcontractors and other project stakeholders. Leading interface management activities across communication subsystems and external systems, including the identification, definition and documentation of functional, physical, electrical, network and software interfaces. This includes protocols, data flows, IP addressing, timing and synchronization, cybersecurity requirements, interface ownership, responsibility allocation and the preparation and maintenance of Interface Control Documents. The role also ensures design consistency, technical alignment and integration readiness across onboard, station, wayside and control‑centre domains, supporting the resolution of interface issues and technical design decisions. The scope may be extended in the future to include system integration and commissioning support.

Accountabilities Plan and execute design, configuration, test and commissioning activities

Familiar with SOWs either subcontracted or delivered in house in a leadership or contributor capacity

Identify, analyze and manage requirements

Identify and resolve interfaces internal and external to the Telecommunication System (e.g. Signaling, Rolling Stock, etc.)

Architect and integrate medium-complex telecommunications systems with particular attention to Networking and Radio technologies

Prepare Conceptual, Preliminary, Detailed and Installation Design for each Telecoms subsystem

Participate in products selection

Create Bill of Materials and support Purchasing Department to order equipment in particular for the Wired and Wireless telecommunications networks

Comfortable with medium to large size projects

Required Skills and Experience 8-10 years of experience in Telecom engineering

Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, terminology and trends in communications engineering including the fields of radio frequency allocations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and radio frequency field strength measurements and tolerances.

Knowledge of fiber optics, computers, digital communications processors, servers, programming, applications, software, and hardware related to radio communications.

Exposure to Passenger Information Systems technologies.

Extensive working knowledge of Complex Networks design, both wired and wireless

Extensive experience with network architecture design

Working Knowledge of network design patterns, constraints and protocols (CCNP or equivalent certification required)

Working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols

Working knowledge of wireless communications in demanding scenarios

Prior Experience with RAMS deliverable

Prior experience managing small-medium sized projects and project teams

Excellent ability to use sophisticated test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes and a spectrum analyzer.

Working knowledge of Test and commissioning processes

Skilled in handling electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics

Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate complex technical information

Education / Qualifications Knowledge of telecommunications systems for the railway industry

Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology Qualifications/ University Degree > Ontario P.Eng highly desirable.

2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering expertise

Clear Criminal Background Check required

Salary Range CAD $ 119,900 to CAD$ 179,800. The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

Benefits Competitive Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life & Accident Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Work/Life Programs such as Flextime

Training and Development opportunities

EEO Statement 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.

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