Senior Engineer, Noise and Vibration

Career Opportunity

Come join our team at this exciting time. Be part of our team at the ground level helping our Subway Track team as part of our maintenance engineering team.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Assistant Manager - Engineering Services, the incumbent is responsible for the engineering and implementation of systems for the measurement, monitoring, and analyses of noise/vibrations emanating from subway operations; and reducing/eliminating the negative impact of noise/vibrations on the surrounding residential and commercial neighborhoods. Representing Track & Structures Department in public meetings with various community groups and updating on the progress of technical initiatives for noise and vibration mitigation, as well evaluating the effectiveness of implemented solutions.

This includes the following:

• Managing a wide variety of noise and vibration related engineering activities for the Subway Infrastructure Department.
• Investigating, analyzing and recommending the implementation of suitable products, track and structural systems, to manage the effects of subway noise/vibrations on the basis of known and documented vibration generation mechanisms and sound engineering and scientific principles.
• Creating technical specifications and participating in the evaluation and selection of various consultants and service providers related to noise/vibration measurement, analysis and mitigation.
• Coordinating with consultants, internal and external stakeholders for track access and community notifications for measuring of track noise and vibrations.
• Assessing potential improvement by analyzing properties and performance characteristics of new fasteners, dampeners, pads, sound barriers, and variety of insulating materials for track and buildings.
• Assessing potential improvements by analyzing available maintenance operations on track and vehicles such as rail grinding, milling, lubrication, and wheel machining etc., prioritizing and advising on the most effective method for improvement.

As a TTC employee you will promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination and also participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• A University Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or higher, combined with 10 years of engineering work experience and a minimum of 5 years of Noise and Vibration related engineering experience preferably in a railway environment;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is required;
• Thorough knowledge of vibrations theory;
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience of interface of wheel and rail, and track and rail vehicle design as applied to the science of track noise and vibrations;
• Good knowledge of mechanisms of ground bourn vibrations, wheel and rail radiation, curving behaviour, creep forces, frictional excitation, vibration propagation from tunnels, wheel shape and damping;
• Theoretical knowledge and experience in implementing mitigation measures and track designs for vibration isolation;
• Sound judgement; well-developed technical and analytical skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize competing assignments;
• Excellent team work and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams;
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience;
• Must have good presentation skills and affinity for public speaking;
• Must possess excellent report writing and oral communication skills;
• Proficiency in the use of a PC as well as related software applications relevant to the work performed;
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.

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.