Design Engineer, Track

Career Opportunity

Are you looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are currently seeking a Design Engineer to join our Subway Track team!

As a Design Engineer, you will provide engineering expertise to assess the condition of the subway track network and develop solutions that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient track systems in line with maintenance standards. You will review existing track designs and components, design or re‑engineer track systems, develop technical specifications for track‑related projects, and conduct condition surveys and root‑cause assessments.

What You Will Do

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and producing detailed design work to support the procurement and delivery of materials for programmed track rehabilitation. You will also ensure the timely distribution of preliminary and final design drawings required to meet construction schedules.

In addition, you will be responsible for determining existing field conditions by reviewing total station survey data, existing drawings, and specifications, and gathering any additional information needed for the preparation of engineering drawings. You will develop conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed drawings for track work systems and components, including complex special trackwork, using both established standards and new design concepts.

You will also coordinate draft persons and assigned design staff in preparing technical data, estimates, drawings, and specifications. Furthermore, you will provide design support in the evaluation and selection of design concepts, the analysis of technical information, and the production of design documentation for track system projects.

Additionally, you will be responsible for analyzing technical data and preparing technical drawings and specifications related to the design, procurement, construction, and maintenance of subway track systems. This includes developing technical specifications for the supply of track components and track‑related construction projects.

You will undertake studies of track maintenance practices to identify opportunities for improving performance or reducing costs. You will also assess problem areas to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions. As part of this work, you will develop reports on design options, maintenance issues, and project estimates.

Finally, you will analyze and evaluate tenders submitted by suppliers and provide recommendations for award. You will also review shop drawings and conduct inspection and approval of track materials to ensure compliance with design requirements.

Skills

• Use office technology, software and applications


• Apply analytical skills


• Communicate in a variety of mediums


• Apply the principles and practices of quality assurance


• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals


• Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• You are a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario;


• A post-secondary college diploma or university degree in either mechanical or Civil engineering plus several years of experience, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.


• Knowledge in the track or roadway design field including knowledge of American Railway Engineering Maintenance Association (A.R.E.M.A.);


• Must possess a valid class “G” Province of Ontario Driver’s License; the successful candidate may be required to operate their personal automobile to inspect work sites/locations;


• Your application demonstrates sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, methods and practices; 


• You are proficient in the use of MS Office applications, including computer aided drawing and design using MicroStation, Solidworks and CAD software to crate detailed engineering drawings;


• You must possess sound judgment with a strong mathematical and analytical background, and thorough knowledge of the mechanical design discipline; 


• You must also have the ability to carry out detailed design analysis, technical feasibility and constructability studies; evaluate alternative proposals; and assess construction impacts;


• You must be familiar with and able to use various engineering software and data base packages to analyze information and develop trends, statistical profiles and economic comparisons.  

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 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.