Senior Engineer, Design and Standards

TTC (Toronto Transit Commission); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking a Senior Engineer, Design and Standards, to lead engineering support for track projects, condition surveys, material selection and procurement defect assessments. You will help develop track maintenance standards and review new and existing track components and designs.

You will oversee maintenance programs, testing, and contract changes, while providing supervision and technical guidance to staff.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of design principles for track and related structures and right‑of‑way is required.
• Ability to plan and coordinate work of others on track components and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review track component designs and related maintenance standards.
• Create detailed maintenance procedures and testing programs.
• Diagnose complex engineering problems and provide technical input for track operations.
• Oversee contracts and changes to ensure scope aligns with assigned work.
• Supervise staff and coordinate day‑to‑day QA, compliance and system requirements.

Skills

Manage projects

Specialized expertise

Office software

Analytical skills

Planning & organization

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PEO-licensed Professional Engineer (Ontario)

University degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Engineer, Design and Standards (13822)

Requisition ID: 13822
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Track & Structures (20001107) - Track & Structure Engineering (30000441)
Salary Information: $115,570.00 - $144,526.20
Pay Scale Group: 10SA
Employment Type: Temporary (end date approx. August 2027) (Hybrid)
New or Existing Vacancy : Existing
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Reports to: Assistant Manager, Engineering Services

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

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.

Skills

• Manage projects
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Apply analytical skills
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations

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 [phone] or [e-mail] . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process

The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• 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.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.