Key Facts

Remote From:

Canada

Category: Field Engineer (Solutions)

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

2 - 2K yearly

English

Hard Skills

Radio Frequency Fiber Optics Wireless Architecture Communications Systems Requirements Management Digital Signal Processing Railway Signaling Commissioning Qualification Validation (CQV) Project Management Customer Requirements Analysis +21 more

Other Skills

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Team Management
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Non-Verbal Communication
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Leadership
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Analytical Skills
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Teamwork
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Organizational Skills
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Detail Oriented
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Self-Motivation
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

5-8 years of experience in Telecom engineering
CCNP or equivalent certification and working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols
Extensive experience with Complex Networks design, both wired and wireless and network architecture design
Knowledge of radio frequency allocations, electromagnetic wave propagation, RF field strength measurements and tolerances

Requirements:

Plan and execute design, configuration, test and commissioning activities
Identify, analyze and manage requirements
Architect and integrate medium-complex telecommunications systems with attention to Networking and Radio technologies
Create Bill of Materials and support Purchasing Department to order equipment for wired and wireless telecommunications networks

Hitachi

About Hitachi

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world. Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.

Company type: XLarge

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

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:

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 Senior Telecoms Engineer 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.

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
• 5- 8 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
• 2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering expertise

• Clear Criminal Background Check required

Languages

English Proficiency

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.

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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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