TRS Staffing Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director – Rail Power Systems to work for our client’s team. Our client is a leading global consultancy specializing in innovative infrastructure and mobility solutions. With a strong commitment to sustainability and excellence, they empower communities through transformative transportation projects that shape the future of urban mobility.

Responsibilities:

• Manage power system studies, including load flow, short‑circuit, grounding, protection, and reliability analyses.
• Support business development by contributing to technical proposals, design approaches, and pursuit strategies.
• Direct system integration efforts, coordinating interfaces with civil works, rolling stock, signaling, communications, and station power.
• Ensure safety, assurance, and quality processes are applied throughout design and execution in accordance with relevant standards.
• Liaise with utilities, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders to secure approvals and maintain compliance with applicable codes.
• Guide project teams through planning, design, and delivery phases.
• Oversee the layout and performance requirements for substations, distribution infrastructure, and power supply systems.
• Lead the development of electrification and traction power strategies for major rail and transit programs.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer.
• 15+ years of experience in rail electrification, traction power, or large-scale transit electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of AC and DC traction power systems, substation design, distribution networks, and protection systems.
• Demonstrated experience working with national and international electrical and rail standards (e.g., EN standards, NFPA, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA).
• Experience collaborating with utilities, government authorities, and large project delivery partners.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to assigned Ziyi.Chen@trsstaffing.com 
 
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company. 

TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.