Senior Design Engineer/senior Designer, Communications

Career Opportunity

Looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer/Senior Designer, Communications to join our team!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Design & Coordination, you will be responsible for performing complex engineering duties and managing the activities and projects associated with the design, operation, and/or maintenance of equipment and/or systems related to assigned work (e.g., electrical, mechanical signals, or communications, etc.). You will provide overall engineering expertise, support and guidance to maintenance staff on a 24-hour basis.

Other responsibilities of your role will include:

• Providing Project Management support.
• Providing technical and engineering support and expertise to appropriate parties/staff as required.
• Providing capital and operating design and engineering support.
• Supervising operations of the Section by planning, directing and coordinating activities of staff.
• Providing back up support to the department/section as required.
• Preparing documents, presentations, and reports for use by the department/section, and distributing to the appropriate parties in accordance with established standards.
• Providing a coordination role for projects managed by the department/section.

As a TTC employee, you will be responsible for promoting a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. You will provide 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. You will also be participating in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field
• Apply analytical skills
• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Identify and minimize risk of Health and Safety issues
• Use office technology, software and applications

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Your education will consist of the completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline (i.e. Electrical/Electronic Engineering) or the equivalent, combined with extensive directly related work experience.
• Registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) as a Professional Engineer, or in progress with the ability to obtain P.Eng license within two (2) years.
• You will have sound knowledge of electrical engineering and design principles, methods and practices.
• You will also have strong knowledge of project management concepts and practices and have the ability to carry out and/or coordinate projects and studies.
• Your application will demonstrate strong knowledge of analog and digital CCTV systems, various types of access control and alarm systems, electronic testing equipment, computers, real-time networks and vital on-line applications and other associated equipment utilized, maintained and rehabilitated by the Communications Engineering section.
• You will have sound judgement, well-developed analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, verbal communication and technical report writing skills.
• As a Senior Design Engineer, you will also have the ability to plan, coordinate and direct activities of personnel assisting in communications design work, and provide direction to consultants and contractors engaged in associated activities.
• You will have or must develop knowledge of Operations policies and procedures applicable to the work performed.
• In this role, you must attend and successfully complete the Training Department's program for Subway/SRT Rule Book certification.

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.
• 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.

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 (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.