Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day (Hybrid) Posted On: August 14, 2026 Senior Design Engineer, Traction Power 2. Lead Engineer, Electrical 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: 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 currently seeking two Electrical and Traction Power Design Engineers, to join our Streetcar Overhead Engineering team!

The Overhead

Engineering team of TTC’s Streetcar Infrastructure Department leads and manages projects related to electrical power distribution across its streetcar network.

The Design

Engineer, Electrical and Traction Power is an exciting opportunity for a passionate electrical engineers who enjoy both design work and working closely with on-site and operational teams. As a Design Engineer, Electrical and Traction Power, you will provide engineering design expertise to work associated with the TTC’s electrical and traction power systems. In addition, you will play a crucial role in providing engineering support to our operational maintenance staff in the field, who keep the system running on a 24-hour basis.

Planning, scheduling, and producing detailed designs, contract specifications and engineering drawings for electrical and traction power projects. Coordinating and guiding TTC staff and/or consultants, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in related design work; checking and approving designs, resolving design issues and ensuring compliance with TTC standards and specifications. Preparing engineering calculations, designs and specifications for both planned and emergency work, and supporting testing and commissioning of new systems.

Working closely with operational teams to investigate, evaluate, and test new, existing or proposed systems, components and/or construction methods; recommending alternate design, procedures, equipment, materials and related solutions. Performing feasibility studies,



surveys and assessments of existing systems and equipment; conducting quality assurance and ensuring conformance to design; reporting safety, reliability, quality and other issues. Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field Use office technology, software and applications Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals Registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) as a licensed Engineer.

Electrical

Engineering), or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent. Demonstrated experience leading projects, applying electrical engineering principles, methods and practices, and demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and standards. Proven experience in the design of related electrical and/or traction power systems and associated equipment. Previous field experience, dealing with multiple internal and external stakeholders;

Experience working within a unionized setting is an asset. Strong working knowledge of switch gear, emergency power supplies, lighting, power distribution systems and other associated systems/equipment maintained and rehabilitated by the Overhead Engineering section. Strong communication and technical report writing skills, and a proven ability to coordinate and direct the efforts of others (i.e. consultants, contractors, etc.) Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer applications and software related to the work, including strong knowledge of MicroStation and AutoCAD systems and operations.

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. One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of the 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. 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. 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 (416) 393-4570 or [email protected] . 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.

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. 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.

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.

📌 Design Engineer, Electrical and Traction Power (13543) (Toronto)
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