Design Engineer, Electrical and Traction Power

• Planning, scheduling and producing detailed design, contract specifications and engineering drawings for department specific system projects.
• Coordinating, directing and guiding relevant TTC staff and/or consultants, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in section specific design work, equipment or systems
• Resolving design issues to ensure compliance with TTC design standards and specifications.
• Performing a variety of complex engineering calculations to produce complete engineering designs and specifications for section and department specific system projects.
• Investigating, evaluating, and testing new, existing or proposed systems, components and/or construction methods; troubleshoot operating problems, malfunctions/faults; recommending alternate design, procedures, equipment, materials and related matters.
• Compiling cost and quantity estimates for specific projects and programs; monitoring to meet project and departmental goals and objectives.
• Initiating relevant procurement process, reviewing technical proposals and quotations from consultants for compliance with Branch requirements, evaluating tenders, recommending for award and monitoring progress.
• Performing feasibility studies, surveys and assessing the condition of existing systems and equipment, determining the extent of repair, safety of equipment and systems; performing random audits at sites to determine quality assurance and conformance to design.
• Providing technical support and engineering guidance to relevant staff on a 24-hour basis as required.
• Providing design review expertise of submissions received from the EC&E Group at various stages of design and providing comments concerning compliance with Subway Operations Branch requirements.
• Reporting significant safety, hazard, security, cost, reliability, warranty, quality and other engineering issues in a timely manner.
• Independently accessing all TTC properties, construction sites, and track level on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week.
• Going into the field before the design starts, during the design and construction phases, and during the testing and commissioning phase.

• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Apply analytical skills
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Use office technology, software and applications

• Your educational background will consist of the completion of a university degree in a related discipline (i.e., Electrical Engineering) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Your registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) as a licensed Engineer
• Your application will demonstrate several years of related work experience, including recent practical experience with power substation switchgear control circuits, programmable logic controllers and overcurrent protective relaying is mandatory
• Your sound knowledge of electrical and traction power design principles, equipment, and good working knowledge of industrial power systems including switchgear, transformers, emergency power supplies, electrical grounding, metering and power systems electrical test equipment will also be evident in your application.
• You will have experience with low and medium voltage circuit breakers, protective relays and overcurrent protection coordination.
• Good knowledge of substation intelligent electronic devices, programmable logic controllers and IEC61850 substation network communication protocol.
• You will have sound judgement and well-developed technical, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and engineering report-writing skills.
• Your proficiency with personal computers and computerized applications related to the work (i.e., MS Office, MS Word, Excel, etc.), including Microstation CADD systems and operations.
• Lastly, your application will demonstrate strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, CEC, CSA, NFPA, and applicable codes/practices/standards, the TTC's electrical and traction power systems and the associated electrical/electronic equipment as well as the various functions carried out by the Signals/Electrical/Communications Department.
• Successful candidate will acquire Subway Rulebook Certification to be able to work at track level, and Work Protection Code training to be able to work on site in an electrical environment.

• 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.
• The Electrical Engineering team operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote work with in-office collaboration. Team members are typically expected to work from our Hillcrest location (1138 Bathurst Street, Toronto). However, on occasion you will be required to visit work sites based on the assigned work.
• 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.

• The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
• All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
• During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
• You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

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