Overhead Catenary System; OCS CAD Designer

Req

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Overhead Catenary System (OCS) CAD Designer in Toronto, ON, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your mechanical and structural CAD expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and innovative team of professionals.

You'll play a key role in delivering design submissions for Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS), contributing to the advancement of sustainable transportation solutions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Project Management, and Construction Management teams), coordinate with external stakeholders, and prepare 2D and 3D CAD/BIM OCS documents for review, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of preparing and reviewing OCS layouts and detailed cross-sections, but also support survey teams and manage Bill of Quantities (BOQ) elaboration and updates.

We’ll look to you for:

• Establishing and reviewing basic and detailed design drawings for the project

• Integrating technical interface requirements from internal and external stakeholders

• Preparing and submitting BIM format documents when applicable

• Supporting architecture definition between subsystems to achieve optimal OCS design

• Participating in collecting feedback (REX) on OCS designs

• Ensuring technical compliance by reviewing supplier, subcontractor, and in-house designs

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Completion of secondary school (high school diploma) is required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field preferred

• 4+ years experience in mechanical/structural CAD engineering

• Proficiency in BIM/CAD software

• Experience with OCS layout and cross-section design

• Knowledge of Canadian standards and common practices (strongly desirable)

• Fluent in English; a second language is appreciated

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Analytical and critical thinking

• Problem-solving ability and resilience

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards leadership or technical expert roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $70,000 – $90,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at "humanresources.” while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

Job Type:​Graduate Job​