JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 10255
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Infrastructure (20000709) - Streetcar Overhead Engineering (30000115)
Salary Information: $91,618.80 - $114,532.60
Pay Scale Group: 9SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: October 31, 2024
Last Day to Apply: November 12, 2024
Reports to: Senior Design Engineer - Electrical and Signals
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:
Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.
Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.
The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.
The Overhead Engineering team of TTC’s Streetcar Infrastructure Department leads and manages projects related to electrical power distribution across its streetcar network. The Design Engineer, Electrical and Traction Power is an exciting opportunity for a passionate electrical engineer who enjoys both design work and working closely with on-site and operational teams.
- Reporting to the Senior Design Engineer, you will provide engineering design expertise to work associated with the TTC's electrical and traction power systems. In addition to taking professional responsibility for engineering work as required by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), you will play a crucial role in providing engineering support to our operational maintenance staff in the field, who keep the system running on a 24-hour basis.
Other responsibilities of your role will include:
- Planning, scheduling, and producing detailed designs, contract specifications and engineering drawings for electrical and traction power projects.
- Coordinating and guiding TTC staff and/or consultants, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in related design work; checking and approving designs, resolving design issues and ensuring compliance with TTC standards and specifications.
- Preparing engineering calculations, designs and specifications for both planned and emergency work, and supporting testing and commissioning of new systems.
- Working closely with operational teams to investigate, evaluate, and test new, existing or proposed systems, components and/or construction methods; troubleshooting operational problems, malfunctions/faults; recommending alternate design, procedures, equipment, materials and related solutions.
- Participating in estimating, budgeting, and procurement processes as required.
- Performing feasibility studies, surveys and assessments of existing systems and equipment; conducting quality assurance and ensuring conformance to design; reporting safety, reliability, quality and other issues.
- Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
- Apply analytical skills
- Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
- Communicate in a variety of mediums
- Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
- Use office technology, software and applications
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- A university degree in a related discipline (i.e. Electrical Engineering), or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects, applying electrical engineering principles, methods and practices, and demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
- Proven experience in the design of related electrical and/or traction power systems and associated equipment.
- Previous field experience, dealing with multiple internal and external stakeholders; Experience working within a unionized environment is an asset.
- Good working knowledge of electronic testing equipment, transformers, switch gear, emergency power supplies, lighting, power distribution/generation systems and other associated systems/equipment maintained and rehabilitated by the Overhead Engineering section.
- Sound judgement, supported by well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and technical report writing skills, and a proven ability to coordinate and direct the efforts of others (i.e. consultants, contractors, etc.) in order to accomplish objectives.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer applications and software related to the work, including strong knowledge of Microstation CADD systems and operations.
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
- One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
- A comprehensive benefits package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
Commitment to EDI
The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.