Design Engineer, Electrical and Traction Power (10255)

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 10255

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Streetcar Infrastructure - Streetcar Overhead Engineering

Salary Information: $92,528.80 - $115,697.40

Pay Scale Group: 9SA

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: January 2, 2025

Last Day to Apply: January 17, 2025

Reports to: Senior Design Engineer - Electrical and Signals

*If you previously applied during the posting period of October 31, 2024 to November 12, 2024, no need to reapply as all applications will still be considered. Thank you.*

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system, has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities. The TTC continues to deliver service to hundreds of millions of customers a year.

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

• Provide engineering design expertise for the TTC's electrical and traction power systems, ensuring compliance with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) standards.

Other responsibilities include:

• Planning, scheduling, and producing detailed designs, contract specifications, and engineering drawings for electrical and traction power projects.
• Coordinating and guiding TTC staff, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers in related design work; checking and approving designs, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with TTC standards.
• Preparing engineering calculations, designs, and specifications for 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, troubleshooting operational problems, and recommending alternate designs and solutions.
• Participating in estimating, budgeting, and procurement processes as required.
• Conducting feasibility studies, surveys, and assessments of existing systems and equipment; ensuring conformance to design and reporting safety, reliability, and quality issues.

What Skills Do You Bring

• Quality assurance principles and practices
• Analytical skills
• Planning and organizing activities/projects
• Effective communication in various mediums
• Specialized expertise in the assigned field
• Proficiency in 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 equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Experience leading projects and applying electrical engineering principles, methods, and practices.
• Proven experience in the design of electrical and/or traction power systems and associated equipment.
• Field experience dealing with multiple stakeholders; experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of electronic testing equipment, transformers, switch gear, emergency power supplies, and power distribution systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and software related to the work, including Microstation CADD systems.

What We Offer

• Commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach for work-life balance.
• Membership in the TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, vision, and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to equity, diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion in its services and workplaces. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including those from historically marginalized groups. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current employees from being hired into positions where there is a conflict of interest. Candidates selected for an interview will need to disclose any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.