Transit Structures Engineer

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, ON, CA
Base: $95,127.76 - $120,309.28 annually (2,025 rat...
On-site
Rail system structural performance evaluation
Maintenance planning and lifecycle management
Project management for infrastructure projects
The Rail Systems Branch provides oversight of maintenance contractors including corrective and planned maintenance, life cycle management, trending, and analysis within Transit Engineering Services

Job Summary

  • The Rail Systems Branch provides oversight of maintenance contractors including corrective and planned maintenance, life cycle management, trending, and analysis within Transit Engineering Services.
  • The role involves leading audits, reviewing technical analyses, supporting design submissions, and managing capital improvement projects for OC Transpo’s rail networks.
  • The City of Ottawa promotes diversity and inclusion and provides accommodation during the hiring process upon request.

Matching Summary

The Rail Systems Branch provides oversight of maintenance contractors including corrective and planned maintenance, life cycle management, trending, and analysis within Transit Engineering Services.

Salary

Base: $95,127.76 - $120,309.28 annually (2025 rates of pay); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rail system structural performance evaluation
  • Maintenance planning and lifecycle management
  • Project management for infrastructure projects
  • Technical review and tendering process leadership
  • Compliance with engineering standards and regulations
  • Coordination with contractors and technical teams

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Systems thinking approach to problem solving
  • Organizational and prioritization flexibility
  • Experience with risk and safety management
  • Ability to foster trust and cooperation

Key Requirements

  • 4-year degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years relevant engineering experience
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Knowledge of railway or mass transit infrastructure engineering

Work Rights

Not specified

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