Vehicle Engineer, Mechanical

at  Toronto Transit Commission

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 10006
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Rail Cars And Shops - Subway Operations (20000405) - T1,Srt & Workcar Engineering (30000415)
Salary Information: $91,618.80 - $114,532.60
Pay Scale Group: Level 9
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: September 21, 2024
Last Day to Apply: October 6, 2024
Reports to: Sr. Industrial Engineer
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.
The full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU BRING?

• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance
• Apply analytical skills
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Use office technology, software and applications

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU BRING?

• Completion of a post-secondary university degree in a related discipline (Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering) or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent of B.Sc.
• Preferred to have directly related engineering experience working with transit vehicles.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario or Eligible to obtain a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario (PEO) within 4 years.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, methods and practices with specific knowledge in the areas of drafting, tolerances, dimensioning, hydraulics, pneumatics, metallurgy, welding, stress analysis and mechanical analysis
• Basic understanding of electrical/electronic technology
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgement supported by well-developed technical, analytical, problem-solving and technical writing skills
• Proficient in the use of computers with good working knowledge of applications related to the work, such as CADD, Excel, Power Point, database, etc.

• Performing a variety of mechanical engineering duties related to the maintenance of TTC’s revenue and non-revenue subway and SRT vehicles and associated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, structural, and air conditioning equipment
• Preparing complete technical specifications, reports and detailed design drawings relating to mechanical components of non-revenue and revenue subway and SRT vehicles and associated equipment
• Investigating, diagnosing, and performing failure analyses of complex mechanical systems and issues
• Compile cost and quantity estimates for specific projects, programs and budget purposes; assist with the preparation of budgets/cash flows and monitor where necessary to meet project and departmental goals and objectives.
• Initiate relevant procurement process, review technical proposals and quotations from consultants for compliance with branch requirements, evaluate tenders, recommend for award and monitor progress.
• Provide design review expertise of submissions received from the EC&E Group at various stages of design and provide comments concerning compliance with Subway Operations Branch requirements.
• Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers 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.