WSP

3 days ago

Senior Signalling Engineer, Rail & Transit

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Job Summary

Play a key technical role in WSP’s Rail & Transit team, shaping safe, reliable signaling solutions for commuter, light, and heavy rail projects across Canada. Develop and analyze signal systems using CBTC and traditional relay-based approaches, produce calculations and design/procurement documentation, and perform detailed checks of designs. Work with clients on technical topics, ensure code and standards compliance, mentor junior team members, and support project planning, budgets, and schedules.

Location: Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Develop and analyze signal systems for transit and heavy rail using CBTC and traditional relay-based systems, including braking calculations, tables, schematics, and phasing plans.
•Prepare detailed calculations, technical specifications, procurement documents, design/installation packages, proposal evaluations, and technical reports for rail signaling.
•Create signaling schemes compliant with industry standards, codes, and client specifications using knowledge of signaling principles, circuits, and components.
•Perform detailed checks of signals and circuit designs produced by other signaling engineers or third parties in a consultancy environment.
•Interact with clients on technical topics, facilitate resolution of technical issues, and plan/execute project work within scope, schedule, and budget while motivating junior staff.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
•Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligibility to apply.
•Minimum 10 years of experience in railway signaling across CBTC and traditional relay-based systems.
•Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or equivalent CAD software.
•Strong working knowledge of CROR, AREMA, and Transport Canada GCR/GCS requirements.

Experience:10+ yearsRailway signalingRail transitCommunications-based train control (CBTC)

Education:Bachelor's in Engineering

Skills:MentorshipClient communicationPresentation skillsReport writingTeamwork

Certifications:Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tech Stack:Communications Based Train Control (CBTC)Relay-based systemsAutoCADMicroStationWordExcelPowerPointOutlookCRORAREMATransport Canada GCR/GCSCircuit designRelay logic designCENELECMIL-STDCBTC (moving block or fixed block)PTCXP4ElectroLogIXSSATS

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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