VIA Rail Senior Mechanical Engineering Advisor

VIA Rail Canada Inc.
Full-time montreal (administrative region), qc Engineering
Posted:
June 02, 2026
Location:
montreal (administrative region), qc, Canada

Job Description

Join VIA Rail as a Senior Advisor in Mechanical Engineering in Montreal, Quebec. Help lead ambitious projects to modernize rail services while ensuring safety and compliance.
In this permanent role reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will oversee mechanical systems for our Long Distance, Regional and Remote fleets. You'll act as an authority in mechanical engineering, influencing across teams, managing supplier partnerships, and validating designs. Your expertise will assure safe and reliable solutions for our rail services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Function as technical SME for LDRR engineering
• Challenge and approve supplier technical documents
• Ensure compliance with safety and technical standards
• Collaborate with internal Operations and Project Management teams
• Facilitate fleet introduction and transition processes
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred
• 10+ years in rolling stock or rail systems
• Prov...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: montreal (administrative region), Canada
Posted: June 02, 2026
Deadline: July 12, 2026