Engineer, Mechanical

 Reference Number : 650 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $86 366 - $106 687

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 01/17/2025

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? 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. 

In this position, you will uphold regulatory compliance and extend the lifespan of rail equipment in order to ensure safety and reliability and prevent service disruptions. You will also be responsible for engineering design and for providing hands‑on supervision in implementing solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Devising structural inspections and designing repairs (calculations, drawings, instructions, etc.)
• Designing improvements to rail equipment (design, timelines, time and material estimates, engineering documentation, etc.)
• Supervising the implementation of solutions (activity coordination; acceptance tests; connecting with consultants, contractors/vendors and shop floor personnel, etc.)
• Providing technical support to various departments (technical review of tenders, design safety protocols, etc.)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, with 5 years specializing in structure (transportation industry, an asset);
• General knowledge of mechanics, structure, welding, metals, etc.
• Solid experience in technical project management.

Competencies:

• Supportive of learning through hands-on equipment testing, as well as working with different teams
• Bilingualism (French and English); oral and written.
• Ability to act with independence and initiative in recommending solutions
• Ability to work independently and lead a team as needed
• Initiative, problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills

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At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

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