Your newpany VIA Rail is shaping the future of sustainable transportation in Canada through major modernization initiatives, including a new fleet of state-of-the-art trains and ongoing infrastructure improvement projects.

Joining VIA Rail means contributing to a collective effort to transform mobility across the country.

Your current role As Lead Electrical Engineer, you will serve as the electrical engineering subject matter expert supporting VIA Rail's Heritage (Legacy) fleet within the NCIP program.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will provide technical leadership to engineering teams, oversee electrical projects, guide specialists, and ensurepliance with regulatory requirements and engineering standards.

You will play a key role in balancing project priorities, supporting maintenance objectives, and driving engineering excellence across the organization.

What you'll need to succeed Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Professional Engineer designation and membership in good standing with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).



5-10 years of electrical engineering experience.

Previous experience leading or supervising teams within a matrix organization.

Strong knowledge of electrical systems design, maintenance, and auxiliary systems.

Experience in the railway industry or a related transportation sector would be considered a strong asset.

Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.

Excellent leadership,munication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to influence, prioritizepeting demands, and work autonomously.

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Solid

Works, and Microsoft Office applications.

Bilingualism in English and French.

What you'll get in return Opportunity to contribute to transformative transportation projects across Canada.

Leadership role within a highly visible engineering team.

Exposure to large-scale fleet modernization and infrastructure initiatives.

Collaborative and innovative work environment.

📌 Electrical Engineer - Lead (Montreal)
🏢 Hays
📍 Montreal