Design Engineer​/Designer, Power

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JOB INFORMATION

Requisition : 11769

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Engineering ) - Electrical & Power Design )

Salary Information: $96,460.00 - $

Employment Type: Regular (Hybrid)

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: August 28, 2025

Last Day to Apply: September 10, 2025

Reports to: Chief Engineer - Electrical

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  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

Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity? We are looking for a Design Engineer/Designer - Power to join our Engineering Team!

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, Electrical, you will be responsible for preparing conceptual and final traction power and substation engineering designs for transit related structures and facilities.

This involves the following:

• Develop traction power and substation system concepts that align with requirements defined by user groups and other engineering disciplines.
• Conduct detailed analysis and design calculations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and the TTC Design Manual.
• Provide clear sketches and markups to guide Design Draftspersons in the preparation of technical drawings.
• Review and approve technical drawings prepared by internal staff or external consultants, ensuring accuracy and adherence to design standards.
• Support the development of standard drawings and perform field reviews and shop drawing evaluations as required.
• Represent the engineering section in development review meetings and cross-functional discussions.
• Review and sign off on contract documents to confirm readiness for bidding and construction phases.
• Prepare and present technical reports and recommendations to stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.

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 help to build an inclusive and accessible work and service environment for all employees and customers and ensure the needs of employees and customers are accommodated 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

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

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• Completion of a university degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Several years of directly related experience in a multidisciplinary design environment, ideally within…