JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 9944
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Signals/Electrical/Communication (20000051) – Electrical Engineering (30000440)
Salary Information: $91,618.80 – $114,532.60
Pay Scale Group: 9SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: September 17, 2024
Last Day to Apply: September 30, 2024
Reports to: Senior Design Engineer, Traction Power
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.
Career Opportunity
Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a Design Engineer, Electrical to join our team!
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for providing 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.
For department specific system projects, you will plan, schedule and produce detailed design, contract specifications and engineering drawings. You will coordinate, direct and guide relevant TTC staff and/or consultants, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in section specific design work, equipment or systems. You will resolve design issues to ensure compliance with TTC design standards and specifications. Additionally, you will perform a variety of complex engineering calculations to produce complete engineering designs and specifications for department specific system projects.
As a Design Engineer, Electrical, you will investigate, evaluate, and test new TTC, existing or proposed systems, components and/or construction methods, troubleshoot operating problems, malfunctions/faults and recommend alternate design, procedures, equipment, materials and related matters. You will perform feasibility studies and surveys, and assess the condition and safety of existing structures, systems and/or equipment to determine the extent of repair required and conformance to design.
You will compile cost and quantity estimates for specific projects, programs, monitor projects to meet goals and objectives. You will also initiate relevant procurement processes, review technical proposals and quotations from consultants for compliance with requirements, evaluate tenders, and make recommendations for award, and monitor progress. In this role, you will perform feasibility studies, surveys and assess the condition of existing systems and equipment, determining the extent of repair, safety of equipment and systems. You will perform random audits at sites to determine quality assurance and conformance to design. Additionally, you will provide design review expertise of submissions at various stages of design and provide comments concerning compliance with requirements. You will report significant safety, hazard, security, cost, reliability, warranty, quality and other engineering issues in a timely manner.
In this position, you will also take professional responsibility for engineering work as required by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO). You will also be responsible for the coordination, direction and guidance of relevant TTC staff and/or consultants, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in section specific design work, equipment or systems while ensuring compliance with TTC design standards and specifications. You will independently access all TTC properties, construction sites, and track level on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week. You will also be responsible for going into the field before the design starts, during the design and construction phases, and during the testing and commissioning phase. On occasion, you may be required to provide engineering support and guidance to relevant TTC staff outside of normal working hours.
Lastly, you will be responsible for promoting a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. You will 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. You will also be participating in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.
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?
- Your educational background will consist of the 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.
- Your registration as a licensed Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is mandatory.
- Your application will reveal several years of directly related work experience.
- It will also demonstrate mandatory experience with power substations, switchgear, control circuit, programmable logic controllers and overcurrent protective relays.
- Your sound knowledge of electrical engineering principles, methods and practices and thorough knowledge of electrical power system design principles, and equipment will be evident.
- You will have 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.
- You application will also demonstrate 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.
- You will have sound judgement and well-developed technical, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and engineering report-writing skills.
- Your 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 will be demonstrated in your application.
- In this role, you will have or 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.
- Lastly, your application will demonstrate strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, CEC, CSA, NFPA, and applicable codes/practices/standards, the TTC’s electrical and traction power systems and the associated electrical/electronic equipment as well as the various functions carried out by the Signals/Electrical/Communications Department.
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 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.