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From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.\nReporting to the Engineering Manager, acts as the reference regarding rolling stock Electrical engineering support for the NCIP program legacy fleet. Guides the Technical Services (TS) teams to ensure harmonization and standardization of best practices and processes, material selection, regulation compliance as well as for requirement development and adherence verification during projects related to all Electrical equipment. In collaboration with the engineering manager, will utilize his/her expertise and experience to balance steer the Electrical Engineering teams’ efforts to balance project needs with workloads and priorities. Promote communication, transparency, and professionalism.\nTechnical Expertise to External Stakeholders\nProvides expertise to support stakeholders across all maintenance centers in the execution of projects for all rolling stock Electrical components for the entirety of the Via Rail legacy fleet;\nIntegrates and oversees the technical work of outside firms, consultants or Contractors hired to support or to execute work on specific projects;\nParticipates and supports meetings, calls, and initiatives pertaining to development of Electrical engineering projects to ensure quality and consistency of rolling stock equipment.\nTechnical Expertise to Engineering Department\nProvides technical, operational guidance and oversight to Electrical Specialists. Responsible for aligning the projects with respects to VIA Rail’s needs and objectives. Monitors the impact of project changes to the Maintenance Program make the appropriate revisions based on the overhaul programs or recommends changes. Approves Electrical documentation released by specialist.\nManagement Leadership and Team Leading\nProvide guidance and leadership to the Electrical team of specialists (and ensure collaboration with other specialties (Electrical and interiors) to achieve projects objectives;\nAccountable for the execution of technical and engineering deliverables related to the development of configurations on projects;\nIntegrates and oversees the technical work of outside firms or consultants hired to support specific projects as required;\nIn collaboration with the Engineering Manager, support to the Electrical team by defining objectives, doing individual follow-ups, as well as performing performance reviews;\nIn collaboration with the Engineering Manager monitor the team’s capacity according to the workload, manage priorities, define resource needs, and assign and supervise work according to the complexity and needs of the mandate.\nExecute Engineering Tasks\nExecute Electrical work packages as required on different projects.\nDefine New Projects\nSupports the Design Engineering initiatives by providing guidance and expertise in the development of the scope of work and associated design reviews.\nImprove Department Efficiency\nAssist Engineering manager and collaborate with other leads in identifying and implement initiatives to improve department efficiency.\nRequirements:\nUniversity diploma in Electrical engineering discipline or equivalent;\nMember of the OIQ (Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec);\n5-10 years experience in Electrical engineering.Experience leading team in a matricial organisation;\nRail industry (or similar) experience with regards to rolling stock Electrical components and corresponding regulation (an asset);\nHand-on experience with design principles, including conceptual design, maintenance of electrical equipment and auxiliary systems;\nUnderstanding of and capability of balancing short terms needs with long term planning;\nStrong aptitude in troubleshooting equipment failures and performing root cause analysis;\nStrong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills;\nSolid decision-making skills and the ability to coach and lead through influence;\nSelf-motivated and able to perform under minimal supervision;\nDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills;\nKnowledge of CAD software (AutoCad) and Solid Works;\nKnowledge of Microsoft Office suite (min. 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