Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
This role is an in‑office position based at our Whitby Rail Maintenance Facility location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.
Our Operations & Safety (GO & UP) division promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal employment opportunities and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
We support this commitment by providing:
Competitive Pension Plan
Employee learning & development programs and reimbursement
Recognition of prior Public Service for Vacation Entitlement
Employee Assistance and Wellness Benefit Programs
Parental Leave top-up, lactations accommodation and childcare partnerships
Menopause Policy
Employee Resource Groups
Our Rail Fleet and Maintenance office is looking for an Engineering Lead- Locomotive Electrical to support our Locomotive State of Good Repair refurbishment works.
What will I be doing?
- As the Engineering Lead for Locomotive Electrical you will provide oversight for the overhaul and refurbishment of the diesel locomotive fleet including review and approval of designs and modifications related to locomotive electrical systems and components.
- Hands on work focused on locomotive engine overhauls including EMD 710 and Cummins QSK series electrical systems. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment where engineers can learn from each other and achieve their full potential.
- Act as the central point for design, modification, and configuration management of rail vehicle electrical systems and components. Provide technical direction and oversight to ensure all design activities comply with regulatory requirements and Metrolinx's engineering standards.
- Provide expert troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and technical guidance throughout all stages of vehicle and engine. Analyze engineering data, identify design issues, and develop effective solutions to improve vehicle performance and reliability.
Work effectively with internal stakeholders (maintenance, operations, procurement) and external partners (OEMs, suppliers) to ensure design excellence. Build strong relationships and foster open communication to ensure all parties are aligned with project goals and technical requirements.
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What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
Technical Leadership: A highly skilled electrical engineer/technician with practical and hands-on in-depth technical knowledge essential to overseeing heavy overhaul and refurbishment of locomotives and diesel engines electrical systems, sub-systems, and components.
Completion of a University Degree or technical diploma in electrical field, plus rail sector or related industry experience, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in the asset class, or related, engineering disciplines or a combination of safety assurance, design, testing and commissioning, operations, and maintenance of comparable railway systems in a comparable role.
P. Eng., designation or C.E.T. certification will be an asset
Knowledgeable in and able to deploy project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls and monitoring, review and reporting on overall progress and performance.
Knowledgeable in vendor management to be able to manage development and delivery of externally provided products and services (e.g. negotiate contracts, interpret, compile, and administer contracts).
- Knowledgeable and able to support whole-life cost modeling to assure the long-term sustainability of the asset base.
Experience with Utilities companies and equipment, Transit Agencies, vehicle electrification or electric charger technologies.
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Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other applicable legislation so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected] .
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.
Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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