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.

The Technical

Specialist is a subject matter expert within the team and acts as a technical leader internally and with the customer.

Leads technical decision making and provides technical direction within their area of expertise and across multiple projects. Works to resolve complex problems, in house or in the field.

Good knowledge of Railway infrastructure and deployment of trackside and equipment room assets within greenfield and brownfield deployments.

Interprets and writes Requirements that provide traceability from high level customer designs to low level detailed design elements.

Proficient in technical writing of technical design specifications, scope of works (SoWs) and requests for proposals (RFQs).

Prepares specifications for hardware and/or software components.

Proficient with the use of development tools, CAD packages (Microstation, AutoCAD).

Selects an appropriate design approach.

Maximizes the use of existing product designs.

Possesses or has the ability to gain the Hitachi Competency Management System (CMS) Designer or Principles license.

When required, perform the role of a Work Package Manager on projects, collaborating with a team of 1 to 5 Designers.

Assist with project-related tasks, such as planning timelines and tracking budgets to ensure project goals are met.

Keeping track of progress on all tasks assigned to the SID project team.





Ensuring that all project tasks proceed according to schedule, within budget, and in accordance with all requirements.

Ensure that all project deliverables are completed accurately and on time (as per project schedule).

Carry out all assigned work efficiently, with a minimum of supervision.

Post‑secondary Technologist diploma or Electrical or Electronics Engineering degree.

10 – 12 years of related work experience.

Proficient with the use of CAD tools (Microstation, AutoCAD).

Bills of Materials (SAP), Configuration – Management, Hitachi Change Control Process (Clearquest), and Microsoft Office suite.

Good interpersonal and diplomatic skills to deal confidently, courteously, and correctly with people at any level within the organization, and the customer.

Well‑developed verbal skills in English to interact effectively and professionally in a variety of forums.

Well‑developed writing skills in English to prepare explicit effective documents.

Locates and researches source documentation for design activities.

Health, Dental and Vision plans – 100% of premiums are company‑paid.

Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.

Company paid holidays – 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days.

Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and worldview.

📌 Technical Designer Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 Hitachi Vantara
📍 Toronto