Senior Engineer, Electrical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health, dental, vision coverage

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) in Toronto seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for the Rail Cars and Shops – Subway Operations department. You will provide specialized electrical engineering expertise for subway transit vehicles and lead complex design, testing and reporting efforts to ensure safety and reliability.

You will diagnose issues, develop specifications, conduct tests and collaborate with vendors, consultants and agencies to address technical challenges while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is mandatory.
• Knowledge of vehicle testing procedures and control systems.
• Strong design, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and diagnose complex electrical problems and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare and modify technical specifications and test procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external engineering services to ensure reliability.
• Recommend design changes or new concepts to meet requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise extensive testing of vehicles.
• Analyze data, adjust procedures as needed, and improve reliability.
• Monitor vehicle reliability data and develop improvement programs.
• Perform failure analysis and provide engineered solutions.
• Review tenders and advise on procurement implications.
• Assist procurement groups and builders to improve performance.
• Provide expert engineering input and cost-effective recommendations.
• Verify electrical drawings as a Professional Engineer and prepare reports.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Skills

Plan and organize activities

Analytical skills

Communication

Office software

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Specialized expertise

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Engineer, Electrical (13640)

Requisition ID13640-Posted10/19/2026-Rail Cars And Shops - Subway Operations (20000405)-T1,Srt & Workcar Engineering (30000415)-Job Opportunity

Requisition ID: 13640
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Rail Cars And Shops - Subway Operations (20000405)
Salary Information: $115,570.00 - $144,526.20
Pay Scale Group: Level 10
Employment Type: Regular
New or Existing Vacancy : New

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Weekends Shift: Day
Posted On: October 19, 2026
Last Day to Apply: October 25, 2026 Reports to: Assistant Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Engineering

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.

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Rail Cars and Shops – Subway Operations Department within the T1, TR & Workcar Engineering section!

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Engineering, this role provides specialized electrical engineering expertise for subway transit vehicles.

You will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex electrical engineering issues, developing and updating technical specifications, conducting comprehensive testing and analysis, and preparing detailed technical reports.

The incumbent will assume professional accountability for electrical design work in accordance with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) requirements and collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and agencies to address complex technical challenges and support vehicle engineering initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Investigating and diagnosing complex electrical engineering problems and recommending cost effective solutions;
• Preparing new and/or modifying existing technical specifications and test procedures;
• Co-ordinating internal and external engineering services in order to ensure acceptable standards of performance and reliability;
• Making recommendations for changes in design, or developing new concepts of design to meet given requirements;
• Co-ordinating and supervising the comprehensive testing of new and existing vehicles;
• Analyzing and interpreting the data obtained; modifying test procedures or developing new procedures as required;
• Monitoring and analyzing vehicle reliability data and formulating programs to improve vehicle reliability;
• Performing failure analysis studies in order to determine the cause of failure and providing an engineered solution;
• Analyzing contractors' tenders and making recommendations;
• Assisting vehicle procurement groups and vehicle builders/designers in improving performance of both new and existing vehicles;
• Providing professional expertise regarding important technical matters, and making recommendations as to the most cost effective solutions;
• Verifying and approving electrical engineering drawings as a Professional Engineer;
• Preparing engineering and Commission Reports;
• Working on special projects as assigned.

What Skills Do You Bring?

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

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree (Electrical Engineering) or combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is mandatory
• A comprehensive knowledge of the electrical engineering discipline combined with a strong knowledge of project management concepts and practices and have the ability to carry out and/or co-ordinate projects and studies.
• Must have in depth knowledge of vehicle testing procedures/programmes, rotary machines and all associated electrical/electronic controls and quality control concepts.
• Must be conversant with electrically/electronically actuated pneumatic and hydraulic systems and principles.
• Must possess sound judgement plus excellent design technical, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and report writing skills.
• Requires a strong knowledge of the electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical equipment associated with urban transit subway vehicles as well as the various maintenance engineering support functions necessary for the maintenance of the Commission's fleet.

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.
• 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.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive, Specified Management or Designated Executive under the TTC’s Fitness for Duty Policy. If you do not currently hold a designated position, you will be required to pass a drug test as part of the certification process.

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.