Senior Electrical Engineer – Transit Infrastructure / Power Design

Job Title

Senior Electrical Engineer – Transit Infrastructure / Power Design

Location

Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

Employment Type

Contract / Full-Time Consulting Assignment

Duration

Up to 3 years

Work Schedule

35 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Core hours must be covered between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with flexibility required between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support a major transit engineering environment within Toronto. This role will contribute to the Electrical & Power Design function on high-impact infrastructure projects involving transit power, facilities, and related upgrades. The successful candidate will provide senior-level electrical engineering expertise across design, coordination, technical documentation, inspections, and stakeholder engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer with deep experience in electrical distribution systems, control systems, design coordination, and construction/field environments, particularly within large public infrastructure, commercial, industrial, or transit-related settings.

Projects Supported

The successful candidate may support projects such as:

S1-16: King Capacity Enhancement

G75-22: Line 2 Power Rail Elements Upgrades

GR1-63: Greenwood Yard – Facility Carhouse Modifications

Y3-23: Lytton Emergency Service Building Fire Ventilation Upgrade (FVU)

Work Model

This role will be performed in a hybrid format, working primarily from the TTC office and from home, with regular in-person requirements and occasional site visits. Until December 2027, the primary office location will be 5140 Yonge Street, Toronto. Beginning January 2028, the in-person office location will move to 61 Front Street West, Toronto.

Candidates must be located in or accessible to the Greater Toronto Area, as site visits and in-person meetings will be required on occasion and may be scheduled with 24 hours’ notice. The successful consultant will be expected to attend TTC offices and/or sites 2 to 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for a broad range of electrical engineering, design, coordination, and technical leadership activities, including but not limited to:

• Electrical Design and Power Systems

• Design electrical systems for commercial and industrial applications, including power supply, distribution, and protection.

• Design electrical distribution systems from 27.6 kV and 13.8 kV down to utilization voltages of 120/208 V and 347/600 V.

• Select and specify electrical equipment such as:

• transformers

• high- and low-voltage switchgear

• switchboards

• motor control centres

• panelboards

• breakers

• cabling

• PLCs

• motor starters

• controls

Control Systems and Protection

• Design control systems for equipment utilizing PLC technology.

• Perform and review coordination studies for equipment protection, including relay and fuse coordination.

Life Safety and Building Systems

• Design fire alarm systems.

• Design normal and emergency lighting systems.

Technical Documentation

• Prepare complete electrical designs, contract documents, and specifications.

• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering studies, scope of work statements, workplans, preliminary reports, and pre-design reports.

Coordination and Project Delivery

• Coordinate and collaborate with external design consultants.

• Review design reports prepared by consultants and agencies.

• Organize, schedule, and monitor work activities to meet project deadlines.

• Attend and coordinate internal and external meetings with engineering disciplines and project stakeholders to define operational and end-user requirements.

• Meet with suppliers, manufacturers, and municipal authorities, as required.

Site Reviews and Field Work

• Review existing site conditions and prepare inspection reports identifying code violations and design recommendations.

• Work effectively in both office and construction site environments.

• Be comfortable working in challenging field conditions, including subway tunnels, ventilation shafts, and outdoor/construction settings under inclement weather conditions.

Communication and Problem Solving

• Apply strong written and verbal communication skills in report writing, presentations, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to make senior-level design recommendations and technical decisions.

Required Qualifications

• To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• University degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum 10 years of related experience.

• Current Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence in the Province of Ontario is mandatory.

• Working knowledge of CADD MicroStation or AutoCAD to review or modify drawings.

• Knowledge and understanding of