Telecommunications Solution Architect in Toronto

Company Information: HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

Job Description: Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Telecommunications Solution Architect 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. The Telecommunications Solution Architect and Integration Manager is responsible for the design of end-to-end communication solutions across onboard, station, wayside and control-centre environments. The scope includes PA, PIS/PVIS, APIS, ACEDIS, CCTV, IP networks, radio, telephony, intercom, access control, passenger counting, master clock and associated management and control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements analysis, solution architecture, system design, technical compliance and coordination with customers, operators, engineering teams, suppliers, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Leading interface management activities across communication subsystems and external systems, including the identification, definition and documentation of functional, physical, electrical, network and software interfaces.
• Ensuring design consistency, technical alignment and integration readiness across onboard, station, wayside and control-centre domains.
• Plan and execute design, configuration, test and commissioning activities.
• Identify, analyze and manage requirements.
• 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.
• Create Bill of Materials and support Purchasing Department to order equipment for Wired and Wireless telecommunications networks.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in Telecom engineering.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, terminology and trends in communications engineering.
• Extensive working knowledge of Complex Networks design, both wired and wireless.
• Working Knowledge of network design patterns, constraints and protocols (CCNP or equivalent certification required).
• Excellent ability to use sophisticated test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes and a spectrum analyzer.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Education / Qualifications:

• Knowledge of telecommunications systems for the railway industry.
• Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology Qualifications/ University Degree; Ontario P.Eng highly desirable.
• 2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering expertise.

Clear Criminal Background Check required.

Salary Range: CAD $119,900 to CAD $179,800.

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.

Company Culture: Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference.

Equal Opportunity Statement: 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.