About the job

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9486

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Streetcar Infrastructure - Streetcar Overhead Engineering

Salary Information: $91,618.80 - $114,532.60

Pay Scale Group: 9SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Sat/Sun Shift: Day

Posted On: July 16, 2024

Last Day to Apply: July 30, 2024

Reports to: Senior Design Engineer, Electrical & Signals

(Candidates who applied during the original posting period of May 14 - June 3, 2024 do not need to re-apply.)

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy."

Career Opportunity

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.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Senior 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.

You will participate in the TTC's Customer Service Ambassador Program. You promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. You provide leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• 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

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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.