Engineering Analyst

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation agency in Ontario is seeking an Engineering Analyst to join their Bus Fleet team. This role involves hands-on design work and collaboration to enhance the fleet's performance and lifespan. Ideal candidates will have strong mathematical skills, experience in programming, and knowledge of CAD software. The position supports innovative projects and requires an Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RFPs and technical specifications.
• Build budgets, analyze projects, and monitor budgets.
• Collaborate with the Telematics Lead on fleet technologies.
• Support onboarding and deployment of the new Diesel Bus program.
• Prepare reports on trends and data to support decision-making.
• Develop reports and visual tools to communicate asset performance.
• Clean, transform, and model data to improve quality.

Skills

Strong mathematical skills

Knowledge of Hexagon Infor-EAM

Programming languages (SQL, Oracle, R, MATLAB, Python)

Knowledge of bus systems and inspection criteria

Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor)

Data design and modeling

Data visualization software (Tableau, Qlik)

Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

Education

Engineering degree from a recognized university

Job description

Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Toronto's subway system to get people where they need to go better, faster, and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward, and playing as a team.

This is an exciting time to join our Asset Management & Maintenance (AM&M) Bus Fleet team. We have secured project approval and budget from our senior leadership to modernize the Metrolinx Bus Fleet. With the introduction of a new fleet pending and multiple new initiatives planned over the next few years, we are seeking an Engineering Analyst to join our growing Bus Fleet team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role will involve some hands-on design work. The successful candidate will work with our Asset Management Team and Special Projects Team to develop new Requests for Proposals (RFPs), technical specifications, budgets, and modern analytical tools to enhance the performance and lifespan of the Metrolinx bus fleet.

What will I be doing

• Working with the Senior Manager to deliver RFPs and technical specifications, building interpersonal and technical skills across departments.
• Learning to build budgets, analyze projects comprehensively, and monitor these budgets efficiently, including working with Sponsorship Teams to secure funds and presenting to Senior Managers and Directors.
• Collaborating with the Telematics Lead on new technologies for the fleet, helping to implement collision avoidance technology, and monitoring its effectiveness and compliance.
• Supporting the onboarding and deployment of the new Diesel Bus program scheduled for Fall/Winter 2025.
• Developing engineering skills across all three pillars of the Bus Fleet team and supporting various projects.
• Preparing reports on trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data to support decision-making.
• Developing reports, dashboards, and visual tools to communicate asset performance and issues.
• Cleaning, transforming, validating, and modeling data to improve quality, resolving data issues, and supporting recommendations for improvements.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Strong mathematical skills for data collection, measurement, organization, and analysis.
• Knowledge of Hexagon Infor-EAM is an asset, especially viewing/editing work orders for preventive maintenance.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Oracle, R, MATLAB, Python, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of bus systems and inspection criteria.
• Proficiency with CAD software like SolidWorks and Inventor.
• Understanding of database design, data modeling, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
• Experience with data visualization software such as Tableau, Qlik, or similar.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.
• An Engineering degree from a recognized university or equivalent education, training, and experience.

Don't Meet Every Requirement

If you're excited about working with Metrolinx but your experience doesn't align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous peoples, Black individuals, racialized persons, women, people with disabilities, and those with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations.

Accommodation :

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings and are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Recruitment team.

Application Process :

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Communication will be via email. Please ensure your email is current and checked regularly. A Criminal Record Check may be required for the successful candidate.

Internal applicants must meet specific criteria per the Internal Mobility Policy before applying. Providing misleading or incorrect information may result in discontinuation of your application.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

React Native, AI, Enterprise Software, React, Node.js, Redis, AWS, Software Development, IOS, Team Management, Product Development, Mobile Applications

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1