Senior Engineer, Design and Standards

Career Opportunity

Be essential in the role we play in the lives of our customers to helping them get around Toronto. Come join our team for this great temporary experience where you can learn and grow as a Professional Engineer.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Assistant Manager - Engineering Services, you will be responsible for providing engineering expertise in support of track projects, condition surveys, material selection and procurement defect assessments, as well as the development of track maintenance standards. This will include: managing the development and review of new/existing track component designs; developing detailed maintenance standards and procedures, developing comprehensive testing programs; diagnosing complex engineering problems, and providing technical input for track related operating issues. You will also be responsible for developing all required scope and/or changes to contracts, projects and programs to accommodate assigned work.

You will also be providing engineering support, supervision and oversight to assigned staff; and is responsible for overseeing and coordinating day to day activities related to quality assurance, compliance and system requirements for subway track.

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?

• You are a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario (PEO).
• It would be an asset if you are registered with the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Your educational background includes a University degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• You have knowledge in engineering principles, methods and practices related to design of track, track related structures and associated right-of-way.
• Your application demonstrates that you have the ability to plan and coordinate the work of others when overseeing the development of new track components and standards.
• You are analytical and a problem solver while being a great verbal communicator with the ability to write technical reports.
• Your application demonstrates that you are computer literate and proficient in the use of general engineering software.

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.
• 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.