JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 13265
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Streetcar Infrastructure (20000709) - Streetcar Overhead Engineering (30000115)
Salary Information: $124,706.20 - $155,846.60
Pay Scale Group: 11SA
Employment Type: Regular
New or Existing Vacancy: New
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Sat/Sun Shift: Day (Hybrid)
Posted On: June 10, 2026
Last Day to Apply: June 21, 2026
Reports to: Manager, Overhead Engineering
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.
We are currently seeking a Lead Engineer, Electrical, to join our Streetcar Overhead Engineering team!
This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a unified mechanism and process for peer reviews of engineering designs and design standards related to Traction Power, Signaling Systems and Power Distribution Infrastructure. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring peer review of design and design standards are conducted according to industry standards and best practices. In addition, the incumbent will serve as the lead for streetcar electrical improvement projects including the surface track switch controller upgrade program.
As the Lead Engineer, Electrical, you will report to the Manager, Overhead Engineering and play a key role in overseeing and evaluating peer reviews, design approaches, and technical submissions across various projects. In this role, you will help bring consistency to the section’s review processes, ensure alignment with TTC design standards, and coordinate with other design groups, stakeholders, and external consultants. You will also support the identification and development of new design standards where required.
In this position, you will prepare electrical engineering designs for transit structures and provide indirect supervision to team members within the section. You will be responsible for preparing electrical drawings and specifications for contract documents, directing and reviewing the work of external consultants, and supervising the production of Standard and Directive Drawings. You will also support permit and bid processes, conduct field and shop drawing reviews, and take professional responsibility for designs in accordance with Professional Engineers Ontario requirements.
As the Lead Engineer, Electrical, you will represent the section in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, review developer design submissions, conduct peer reviews of engineering work, and lead programs that involve organizing and advising Senior and Design Engineers assigned to various projects.
In this role you will perform and supervise electrical engineering design for the streetcar overhead system. This includes marking up drawings and specifications, stamping drawings for tender and construction, and supporting all phases of construction. You will establish system concepts, develop best practices for analysis and design, assign and guide design tasks, and validate engineering calculations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards such as the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, National Building Code of Canada, Ontario Building Code, TTC Design Manual, NFPA 130, and IEEE standards. You will also prepare project‑specific electrical and power specifications, coordinate interdisciplinary design requirements, and ensure recommended design changes are consistently incorporated into drawings and specifications.
In addition, you will supervise and prepare technical inputs for addenda and contract change documentation, review shop drawings, and perform safe field reviews during construction.
You will also review electrical engineering designs and documents prepared by external consultants. This includes identifying the need for external engineering resources, preparing documentation for consultant assignments, establishing work plan requirements, verifying completeness of deliverables, and recommending sign‑off for tender and construction. You will initiate contract changes within your authority, take corrective action when work does not meet standards or milestones, consult with external designers during construction review, and review and assess payment certificates.
- Use office technology, software and applications.
- A high degree of judgement, sensitivity and professionalism.
- A high degree of autonomy and initiative.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Completion of a university degree in Electrical Engineering combined with knowledge of electrical distribution systems for transit systems including switchgear, lighting, fire alarm, and motors, and extensive related work experience in a multidisciplinary design environment; or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
- Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario
- Your application will reveal In-depth and practical knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles, methods and practices for the design and construction of various systems such as DC Traction Power, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS’s), Fire Alarm, High Voltage and Low Voltage Distribution, and grounding for major transit facilities and structures.
- Detailed functional knowledge of applicable codes and standards that govern structural design for buildings and bridges e.g. Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Ontario Building Code, NFPA 130, IEEE Standards, CSA Electrical Standards, etc.
- Working knowledge of complex computational tools like EDSA or similar power analysis software, Lighting Design Software, and proficiency in MS Office applications is essential.
- Practical experience and knowledge of construction techniques through systematic and frequent field review of own designs.
- Your application will reveal practical experience in conducting peer review and review of other engineers’ work.
- Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical matters to various stakeholders.
- Experience delegating, monitoring, and tracking design work packages and design review packages.
- 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 the TTC defined pension plan.
- A comprehensive 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 or
[email protected] . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
General Prohibition in Hiring Process
The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses, or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
- All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
- During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
- You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.
Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.
Relatives of TTC Employees
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.
