Design Engineer, Electrical, TTC (Closes May 19, 2023)

General Accountability

Provides expertise in relation to engineering work associated with the design, operations, maintenance and rehabilitation of TTC’s systems and components for electrical, traction power systems and substations; provides engineering support and guidance to operational maintenance staff on a 24-hour basis; takes professional responsibility for engineering work as required by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

Key Job Functions

• Plan, schedule and produce detailed design, contract specifications and engineering drawings for department specific system projects.
• Coordinate, direct and guide relevant TTC staff and/or consultants, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in section specific design work, equipment or systems; resolve design issues to ensure compliance with TTC design standards and specifications.
• Perform a variety of complex engineering calculations to produce complete engineering designs and specifications for section and department specific system projects.
• Investigate, evaluate, and test new TTC, existing, or proposed systems, components and/or construction methods; troubleshoot operating problems, malfunctions/faults; recommend alternate design, procedures, equipment, materials and related matters.
• Must be able to independently access all TTC properties, construction sites, and track level on a 24hr basis, 7 days a week.
• Must be able to go into the field before the design starts, during the design and construction phases, and during the testing and commissioning phase.
• Compile cost and quantity estimates for specific projects, programs, monitor projects to meet goals and objectives.
• Initiate relevant procurement processes, review technical proposals and quotations from consultants for compliance with requirements, evaluate tenders, recommend for award and monitor progress.
• Perform feasibility studies, surveys and assess the condition of existing systems and equipment, determining the extent of repair, safety of equipment and systems; perform random audits at sites to determine quality assurance and conformance to design.
• Provide technical support and engineering guidance to relevant staff on a 24-hour basis as required.
• Provide design review expertise of submissions at various stages of design and provide comments concerning compliance with requirements.
• Report significant safety, hazard, security, cost, reliability, warranty, quality and other engineering issues in a timely manner.
• Participation in the TTC’s Customer Service Ambassador Program.
• Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides 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.

Skills

Education and Experience

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree (i.e. Electrical Engineering) in a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Several years of directly related work experience
• Experience with power substations switchgear, control circuit, programmable logic controllers and overcurrent protective relays is mandatory
• Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario

Additional Requirements

• Sound knowledge of electrical engineering principles, methods and practices
• Thorough knowledge of electrical power system design principles and equipment
• Good working knowledge of industrial power systems including low and medium voltage switchgear, power transformers, electrical grounding, protection and metering, lighting, and power systems electrical test equipment
• Good practical experience with low and high voltage circuit breakers, protective relays, overcurrent protection coordination, intelligent electronic devices, programmable logic controllers and IEC61850, lighting, and electrical and traction power systems
• Sound judgement and well-developed technical, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and engineering report-writing skills
• Strong knowledge of personal computers and computerized applications related to the work (e.g. MS Office, MS Word, Excel etc.)  Strong knowledge of Microstation CADD systems and operations
• You must have or be able to acquire Subway Rulebook Certification to be able to work at track level, and Work Protection Code training to be able to work on site in an electrical environment
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, CEC, CSA, NFPA and other applicable codes/practices/standards, the TTC’s electrical systems and electrical/electronic equipment as well as the various functions carried out by the Department