Technical Specialist – Hardware Application Design Position Summary To produce complex Hardware Application designs, bookwirings, and equipment designs that meet requirements using established engineering processes and railway signaling principles. The Technical Specialist acts as a subject matter expert, leading technical decision-making and providing direction across multiple projects while resolving complex engineering challenges.

Required Qualifications: Degree or diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering 5–10+ years of experience in hardware application design Hands-on experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD Strong understanding of railway signalling systems and infrastructure Experience preparing technical design specifications, SoWs, and RFQs Familiarity with: SAP (Bills of Materials), Configuration Management, Change Control systems (e.g., ClearQuest) Strong communication and documentation skills

Mandatory Requirement: Valid Engineering License in Québec (OIQ) — required for Montreal project

Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership- Act as a subject matter expert and provide technical direction across projects Lead technical decision-making and resolve complex design challenges Develop hardware application designs and equipment layouts Interpret and write requirements ensuring traceability from high-level to detailed design Prepare technical design specifications, Scope of Work (SoW), and RFQs Apply knowledge of railway infrastructure for trackside and equipment room deployments Ensure compliance with CENELEC and AREMA standards Utilize CAD tools (Microstation, AutoCAD) for design development Select appropriate design approaches and leverage existing product designs

Project Management- Perform Work Package Manager responsibilities when required Plan timelines and track budgets to ensure project delivery Monitor progress of assigned tasks within the SID team Ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and budget Generate accurate effort estimates Follow client’s work instructions and Chorus processes

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on railway projects Knowledge of CENELEC and AREMA standards Ability to mentor junior team members Strong analytical and problem-solving skills