TPSS Construction Lead

Job summary

The TPSS Construction Lead is responsible for planning, field execution, and construction delivery of all Traction Power Substations across the ECWE corridor. This role manages subcontractors, coordinates utility connections, and ensures all installations meet safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

Job details

About the Project: The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will bring the Eglinton Crosstown LRT another 9.2 kilometers farther west, creating a continuous rapid transit line from the east end of Toronto into Mississauga. The Stations, Rail, and Systems (SRS) package encompasses the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of key project components. Position Overview: TRP has a current vacancy for a TPSS Construction Lead who will be responsible for planning, the field execution, mechanical/electrical installation, and construction delivery of all Traction Power Substations across the ECWE corridor. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant installation of TPSS equipment and associated electrical infrastructure in accordance with project requirements, approved designs, applicable standards and schedule commitments. The TPSS Construction Lead serves as the primary field representative for TPSS construction works, coordinating with contractors, designers, utilities, systems suppliers, and commissioning teams to ensure successful delivery of all traction power assets through installation, testing, energization and handover. This role directly manages the field subcontractors, ensures civil foundations are ready for heavy equipment drops, coordinates high-voltage utility grid connections with local power authorities (e.g., Toronto Hydro / Hydro One), and drives the physical build to a safe and successful handover for testing and commissioning. Key Responsibilities: Construction Management Review specifications and design documentation from constructability perspective. Develop the Scope of work and procurement packages. Review procurement packages, prepare procurement report and analysis. Lead all TPSS construction activities from site mobilization through commissioning and handover. Supervise contractors performing TPSS civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and systems installation works. Ensure construction activities comply with approved IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, and project procedures. Monitor field progress against construction schedules and project milestones. Verify availability of labour, equipment, materials, and access required for successful execution. Coordinate site logistics and construction sequencing activities. Contractor Management Manage TPSS contractors and subcontractors to ensure delivery against safety, quality, schedule, and performance objectives. Review and approve construction work plans, method statements, and inspection and test plans (ITPs). Monitor contractor productivity and progress performance. Ensure timely completion of corrective actions and deficiency resolutions. Participate in contractor performance reviews and progress meetings. Technical Oversight Oversee installation of: AC utility power connections. High-voltage switchgear. Medium-voltage systems. Traction transformers. Rectifier transformers and rectifier units. DC switchgear. Protection and control systems. SCADA interfaces and communications equipment. Grounding and bonding systems. Auxiliary power systems. Emergency and backup power systems. Ensure all installations comply with railway, electrical utility, and applicable electrical code requirements. Support resolution of field engineering and design-related issues. Interface Management Coordinate TPSS activities with: Guideway and track construction teams. Overhead Catenary System (OCS) contractors. Signalling and Communications contractors. Utility providers. Testing and Commissioning teams. Operations and Maintenance representatives. Manage interface risks and ensure timely issue resolution. Participate in multidisciplinary construction coordination meetings. Safety Management Promote and maintain a strong safety culture on site. Ensure compliance with project Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements. Monitor high-risk electrical and switching activities. Conduct site inspections and safety observations. Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation. Support electrical safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) processes. Quality Management Ensure construction works comply with approved quality plans and project requirements. Monitor inspections, testing activities, and hold-point requirements. Review and close deficiencies, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and punch-list items. Ensure completion of construction records and quality documentation. Verify preparation and submission of as-built documentation. Testing and Commissioning Support Coordinate construction completion activities supporting energization and commissioning. Ensure readiness of TPSS assets for testing and commissioning. Support site acceptance testing, integrated testing, and energization activities. Coordinate closure of pre-commissioning deficiencies. Participate in operational readiness reviews and handover activities. Planning and Reporting Track and report TPSS construction progress. Maintain construction dashboards, schedules, and action logs. Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation measures. Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports. Provide status updates on safety, quality, cost, schedule, and risks. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a post-secondary Construction Management diploma, or a certified Journeyman Construction Electrician (309A License) with extensive industrial leadership experience. 7+ years of heavy industrial electrical construction experience, with a minimum of 3 years leading field installation teams on major rail transit, high-voltage substations, or large-scale infrastructure projects. Electrical safety certifications and railway construction experience. Strong practical knowledge of traction power infrastructure, including medium/high-voltage AC switchgear, DC traction switchgear, rectifiers, protection relays, and SCADA interface wiring. Deep working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), and utility interconnection requirements. Proven experience developing and reviewing critical lift plans, rigging layouts, and handling large-scale equipment logistics within dense urban environments. What TRP Can Offer You: Competitive Salary Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer Matching Retirement Program Life insurance At TRP, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *Compensation range intentionally omitted as this position is exempt from compensation disclosure requirements under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, , S.O. 2000, c. 41.*

What you’ll do

The TPSS Construction Lead is responsible for planning, field execution, and construction delivery of all Traction Power Substations across the ECWE corridor. This role manages subcontractors, coordinates utility connections, and ensures all installations meet safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a Construction Management diploma, or a 309A Journeyman Electrician license. A minimum of 7 years of heavy industrial electrical experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role on major rail or high-voltage infrastructure projects is required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Employer matching retirement program • Life insurance

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Construction management
• Traction power substations
• Electrical engineering
• High-voltage systems
• Project management
• Contractor management
• Site logistics
• Safety management
• Quality control
• Testing and commissioning
• SCADA
• Medium-voltage switchgear
• Canadian Electrical Code
• Ontario Electrical Safety Code
• Field engineering
• Infrastructure construction
• Punch Work
• Site Inspection
• Construction Coordination
• Medium Voltage
• Industrial Electrical Construction
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Electrical Safety
• Design Documentation
• Planning
• System Interface Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Emergency Power Systems
• Construction
• Electrical Wiring
• Dashboard
• Management
• Communication
• Procurement
• Constructability
• Heavy Equipment
• Construction Management
• Contractor Management
• Relays
• Control Systems
• High Voltage
• Electrical Codes
• Grid Connections
• Leadership
• Switchgear
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Operations
• Performance Review
• Electric Power Systems

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Energy
• Construction Lead
• Construction Site Manager
• Construction Managers