Senior Project Engineer in Toronto

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Major Projects to support the delivery of the Waterfront East Rapid Transit Line (WERTL), a transformative transit expansion project that will extend service from Union Station to Toronto's eastern waterfront communities.

Working within a complex, multi-partner environment, you will help coordinate design activities, project schedules, stakeholder engagement, and risk management to support the successful delivery of this city-building initiative. This is a unique opportunity to join the project during a critical phase following recent funding approvals from all three levels of government.

As the Senior Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the WERTL. You will serve as a key coordinator between project partners, consultants, municipal stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure design activities progress efficiently and in alignment with project objectives. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day coordination of design activities, supporting the advancement of engineering and technical deliverables while monitoring project schedules, milestones, and critical path activities.

You will facilitate regular meetings and workshops, ensuring stakeholders remain informed, engaged, and aligned on project priorities and decisions. A significant aspect of the position involves proactively identifying project risks, issues, and potential schedule impacts, developing mitigation strategies, and escalating critical concerns to project leadership when necessary. You will prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials to support project governance and executive decision-making while maintaining accurate project documentation and tracking tools.

Working closely with multiple delivery partners and the City's Transit Division, you will help ensure that all project elements are coordinated effectively and that design solutions support the long-term goals of the transit network and the communities it serves. Through strong stakeholder management, project coordination, and technical oversight, you will contribute directly to the successful delivery of one of Toronto's most significant public transit infrastructure projects.

You will promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination while providing 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 analytical skills
• Manage projects
• Plan and organize activities/projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• University degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience delivering complex engineering, infrastructure, or major capital projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and design teams through various project phases.
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, risks, issues, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes and project delivery methodologies.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials for senior management and project stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Assets

• Direct experience delivering public transit, transportation, rail, LRT, subway, or municipal infrastructure projects.
• Experience working in a public sector, municipal, transit agency, or government environment.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple agencies, consultants, contractors, and delivery partners.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Familiarity with major transit expansion projects and the unique requirements of planning and delivering public-facing transportation infrastructure.

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.
• 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.

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 encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity.

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.

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