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Career Opportunity

Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We're hiring an Equipment Engineer, Mechanical to join the Streetcar Maintenance Department. Reporting to the Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Engineering, you will play a key role for providing engineering support, which will involve, investigating and diagnosing engineering problems on systems and components on revenue and non-revenue vehicles operated by the TTC; preparing and modifying technical specifications; conducting comprehensive test programs; and recommending cost effective solutions relating to corrective measures to be taken, vehicle modifications, work methods or procedures, etc.

This is a great chance to be part of a dedicated team. Come grow with us and make an impact.

What You Will Do

• Provide original design, reverse engineering and specification work for vehicle system/component improvement projects and tooling.
• Provide engineering design expertise that ensures acceptable standards of performance, safety, reliability and maintainability of the TTC Streetcar vehicle fleet and their related subsystems and components.
• Investigate, evaluate, test new, existing or proposed systems, components and/or construction methods.
• Troubleshoot operating problems, malfunctions/faults; recommend alternate design, procedures, equipment, materials and related matters.
• Perform “failure analysis” studies using engineering principles to determine the cause of failure and provides engineered solutions.
• Prepare and complete technical specifications, reports and detailed design drawings relating to mechanical and electrical components of TTC’s vehicle fleet and associated equipment.
• Compile cost and quantity estimates for specific projects, programs and budget purposes.
• Provide design review expertise on submissions received at various stages of design and provide comments concerning compliance with TTC requirements.
• Apply project engineering principles which may involve coordinating the efforts of a team of technical assistants, engineering technologists and engineers within the department and/or operating departments and outside resources; resolve engineering issues to ensure compliance with TTC design standards and specifications.

Demonstrates behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies.

What Skills Do You Bring?

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a University Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, combined with directly related engineering experience. Experience working with transit vehicles is preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is required.
• Sound knowledge of the mechanical engineering discipline as related to transit vehicle engineering, with specific knowledge in the areas of drafting, tolerances, dimensioning, hydraulics, pneumatics, metallurgy, welding, stress analysis, and mechanical analysis.
• Practical understanding of electrical/electronic technology.
• Proficiency with Solidworks (additional skills with Draftsight is an asset).
• Practical experience in creating engineering drawings with sound knowledge in application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based software e.g. Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Access etc.
• Knowledgeable of project management concepts and practices and vehicle testing procedures and programs.
• Sound judgement supported by demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and design skills with respect to urban transit vehicles and related mechanical components.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication and report-writing skills.

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 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.