Control Systems Engineer

Role purpose

Position accountabilities

• Design, test, troubleshoot, and improve control systems and power electronics for the hydrogen locomotive platform.
• Support integration, commissioning, and validation of new technologies from prototype through operational deployment.
• Develop electrical schematics, engineering documentation, and technical specifications.
• Work with stakeholders and vendors to implement, evaluate, and optimize systems and components.
• Conduct field testing, root-cause investigations, and failure analysis; support commissioning, troubleshooting, and in-service operations.
• Recommend technologies and engineering solutions for next-generation locomotive systems and follow safety and regulatory requirements.

Position requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Eligibility for Engineer-in-Training registration with APEGA.
• At least one year of experience with programmable logic controllers, electronics control systems, and design involving contactors, breakers, or relays.
• Valid driver’s license, valid passport, and ability to travel to the United States without restrictions.

Pre-employment requirements

• The safety-sensitive position requires a successful pre-employment medical assessment and a negative company drug test.
• The background investigation may include criminal history, education, references, driver’s license and driving history, and passport verification.

Work and travel

• The role includes hands-on field activities and 30–40% travel.
• The posting is marked onsite and states that the work location may change based on organizational requirements.

Benefits

• Benefits include a pension or retirement plan, employee share purchase plan, performance incentive plan, fitness subsidy, and part-time studies program.

Additional qualification