Lead Engineer, Structural

Career Opportunity

Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a Lead Engineer, Structural, to join our Engineering Team! As part of the Engineering Department, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing a unified mechanism and process for peer reviews of engineering designs and design standards, leading programs, and mentoring other engineers. 
 
This is a great chance to be part of a dedicated team. Come grow with us and make an impact.

What You Will Do

Report to the Chief Engineer - Structural, overseeing and evaluating peer reviews, overseeing and evaluating design approaches on different projects, bringing uniformity to the section’s approach to review and commenting on the design of external parties, liaising with other design sections or stakeholders, managing external contracts, and identifying the need for creation of new design standards.

This involves the following:

• Develop best practices for design standards.


• Review the drawings, specification, reports, memos and other documents that are being issued at project milestones.


• Collaborate with various stakeholders on items related to complex design concepts, constructability input, and all other items that are seen to be critical to the successful completion of project.


• Review the design standards (TTC DM, MS, SD, DD) being prepared.


• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.


• Oversee and evaluate design approaches on different projects.


• Bring uniformity to the Section’s approach to review and commenting on the design of external parties.


• Manage external contracts.


• Identify the need for the creation of new design standards. 


• Leads different programs and tasks.


• Performs and supervises structural engineering design for all types of transit structures, marks up drawings and specifications, stamps drawings for tender and construction and participates in all aspects of construction support. 


• Reviews structural engineering designs and documents prepared by external consultants.

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 Civil Engineering, specializing in structures combined with extensive related experience in a multidisciplinary design environment; or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.


• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is mandatory.


• In-depth and practical knowledge of Civil Engineering (Structural) principles, methods and practices for the design and construction of various structures including transit facility major structures.


• Detailed functional knowledge of applicable codes and standards that govern structural design for buildings and bridges e.g. Ontario Building Code, Canadian Highway and Bridge Design Code, CSA A23.1/2/3, CSA S-16, CSA S413, etc.


• Working knowledge of complex computational tools like STAAD PRO, S-Concrete, and proficiency in MS Office applications is essential.  


• Practical experience and knowledge of construction techniques through systematic and frequent field review of own designs.


• Practical experience in conducing peer review and review of other engineer’s work.


• A valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license, and use of own vehicle for occasional site visits and inspections during non-revenue hours (approx. 2am to 6am).


• Provides emergency engineering support and guidance for the operating departments on a 24-hour basis.

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 benefits 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.