Lead Engineer - Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean - Accord Technologies Inc

Description

Lead Engineer - Schematics & Apparatus

Location: Saint‑Bruno‑de‑Montarville, QC

Position type: Full‑time (FTE)

Industry: Rail Transportation / Rolling Stock

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Pay Range

Base pay: $110,000 - $120,000 per year (actual pay varies by skill and experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, development, and review of train electrical architecture, cubical layout, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and apparatus layouts.
• Define and validate the selection of electrical apparatus (relays, circuit breakers, connectors, contactors, etc.) according to functional, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Review and validate functional schematics diagram (PPS‑pure principle schemes) and wiring diagram.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant railway standards (EN 50155, EN 50343, EN 50124, EN 50121, IEC 61375, etc.) and engineering processes.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (Systems, Installation, Mechanical, Validation, and Industrialization) to ensure design consistency and integration.
• Support design reviews, verification activities, and technical documentation for manufacturing and testing.
• Responsible for electrical deliverables as per electrical baselines defined in the project.
• Drive standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement in design processes.
• Mentor and guide designers in schematic and apparatus design best practices.
• Maintain healthy KPIs as defined by project requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical schematic and apparatus design, ideally within the rolling stock or rail industry.
• Proven track record in leading design teams on multi‑car train projects or complex electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems architecture, protection, and control.
• Familiar with railway norms, standards, and design assurance principles.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

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