Engineer, Structural

Career Opportunity

Come join our expanding team for a challenging a fulfilling opportunity to get people moving.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for performing structural design work, structural evaluation and reviews of designs produced by others to ensure that they meet TTC and industry design standards and maintainability standards in a cost effective manner. The incumbent liaises with the Department's structural maintenance function in order to ensure maintenance issues associated with supporting structures are accounted for and incorporated as these designs are reviewed at various progress milestones. The work also includes the responsibility for design functions associated with maintenance and rehabilitation of the Commission's existing subway and surface structures (e.g. tunnels, bridges, stations, track support and elevated structures) and providing structural expertise for the development of designs, specifications, technical reports, standards and assistance with all aspects of the budgeting and approval process.

As a TTC employee you are responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (if applicable and within their area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the TTC as a service provider and an employer and you will also be participating in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Your application will show that you are registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is mandatory;
• Your educational background in civil/structure engineering or the equivalent is integral and will contribute to the success in this role;
• Your application will also demonstrate your experience with several years of structural maintenance/design experience;
• Your knowledge of civil/structural engineering principles, methods and practices as they relate to the structural design, maintenance and rehabilitation of bridge, building and underground structures is required;
• You have demonstrated experience in structural surveying and tests; knowledge of applicable current regulatory design codes, e.g. Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and others;
• An asset would be knowledge of Asset Management principals and how they apply to Infrastructure; experience in brownfield projects is an asset;
• Sound judgement, well developed analytical, problem solving, verbal communication and technical report writing skills;
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in order to accomplish objectives;
• Ability to coordinate and direct the activities of those assisting in structural design work (i.e., consultants, contractors etc.);
• Proficiency in computers and computerized applications related to the work (e.g., SAP2000, STAAD, CMMS, MAXIMO, CADD Systems);
• Must have a valid Province of Ontario Class 'G' Driver's Licence, may be required to use own automobile in order to travel to the different project work sites.

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.