Vehicle Engineer, Mechanical

Career Opportunity

The Rail Cars and Shops department is hiring for a Mechanical Vehicle Engineer!

An exciting opportunity that is destined for the incumbent to grow/will involve the maintenance, design and rehabilitation of TTC's subway vehicles and it's vehicle maintenance equipment.

This position will provide engineering support and guidance to operational and maintenance staff. All this will be possible with a Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) designation as you will be responsible for the engineering work of the section.

What You Will Do

• Performing a variety of mechanical engineering duties related to the maintenance of TTC's revenue and non-revenue subway and SRT vehicles and associated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, structural, and air conditioning equipment
• Preparing complete technical specifications, reports and detailed design drawings relating to mechanical components of non-revenue and revenue subway and SRT vehicles and associated equipment
• Investigating, diagnosing, and performing failure analyses of complex mechanical systems and issues
• Compile cost and quantity estimates for specific projects, programs and budget purposes; assist with the preparation of budgets/cash flows and monitor where necessary to meet project and departmental goals and objectives.
• Initiate relevant procurement process, review technical proposals and quotations from consultants for compliance with branch requirements, evaluate tenders, recommend for award and monitor progress.
• Provide design review expertise of submissions received from the EC&E Group at various stages of design and provide comments concerning compliance with Subway Operations Branch requirements.
• Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination.
• Provides 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?

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary university degree in a related discipline (Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent of B.Sc.
• Preferred to have directly related engineering experience working with transit vehicles.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario or Eligible to obtain a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario (PEO) within 4 years.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, methods and practices with specific knowledge in the areas of drafting, tolerances, dimensioning, hydraulics, pneumatics, metallurgy, welding, stress analysis and mechanical analysis
• Basic understanding of electrical/electronic technology
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgement supported by well-developed technical, analytical, problem-solving and technical writing skills
• Proficient in the use of computers with good working knowledge of applications related to the work, such as CADD, Excel, Power Point, database, etc.

What We Offer?

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• 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.