Senior Engineer, Electrical in Toronto

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system, is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Rail Cars and Shops – Subway Operations Department within the T1, TR & Workcar Engineering section. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Engineering, this role provides specialized electrical engineering expertise for subway transit vehicles.

You will be responsible for:

• Investigating and diagnosing complex electrical engineering problems and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Preparing new and/or modifying existing technical specifications and test procedures.
• Co-ordinating internal and external engineering services to ensure acceptable standards of performance and reliability.
• Making recommendations for changes in design or developing new concepts of design to meet given requirements.
• Co-ordinating and supervising the comprehensive testing of new and existing vehicles.
• Analyzing and interpreting data obtained; modifying test procedures or developing new procedures as required.
• Monitoring and analyzing vehicle reliability data and formulating programs to improve vehicle reliability.
• Performing failure analysis studies to determine the cause of failure and providing an engineered solution.
• Analyzing contractors' tenders and making recommendations.
• Assisting vehicle procurement groups and vehicle builders/designers in improving performance of both new and existing vehicles.
• Providing professional expertise regarding important technical matters and making recommendations as to the most cost-effective solutions.
• Verifying and approving electrical engineering drawings as a Professional Engineer.
• Preparing engineering and Commission Reports.
• Working on special projects as assigned.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Plan and organize activities/projects to meet section and organizational goals.
• Apply analytical skills.
• Communicate in a variety of mediums.
• Use office technology, software and applications.
• Manage projects.
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field.

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree (Electrical Engineering) or combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is mandatory.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the electrical engineering discipline combined with a strong knowledge of project management concepts and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle testing procedures/programmes, rotary machines and all associated electrical/electronic controls and quality control concepts.
• Conversant with electrically/electronically actuated pneumatic and hydraulic systems and principles.
• Sound judgement plus excellent design technical, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and report writing skills.
• Strong knowledge of the electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical equipment associated with urban transit subway vehicles.

What We Offer:

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities through a broad range of learning programs.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive under the TTC’s Fitness for Duty Policy. 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.