WSP

2 months ago

Senior Signaling Engineer, Rail and Transit

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Job Summary

Senior signaling engineering lead responsible for developing and validating rail signaling systems across commuter, subway, light rail and heavy rail projects. You’ll define engineering processes, mentor juniors, review calculations and drawings, ensure compliance with industry standards, and communicate complex concepts to clients in a consulting environment.

Location: Toronto

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the development and analysis of rail signaling systems.
•Review and approve signaling calculations, drawings, specifications, procurement documents, and design packages for construction and implementation.
•Provide detailed technical checks of signaling and circuit designs produced by internal teams and third‑party consultants.
•Develop compliant signaling schemes aligned with industry standards, codes, client specifications, and rail operating rules.
•Serve as a technical authority across projects, ensuring quality, safety, and consistency of signaling designs.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
•Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario or eligible for registration or Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
•Minimum 10 years of experience in Rail Systems Engineering or equivalent signalling disciplines.
•Demonstrated expertise in conventional signalling systems, including braking calculations, control tables, schematics, and phasing plans.
•A knowledge of Computer-Based Train Control would be an asset.

Experience:10+ yearsRailRail signalingRail transit

Education:Bachelor's in Engineering

Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentoringCollaborationProblem-solving

Licenses:P.Eng

Certifications:P.EngEIT

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CBTCSignallingBraking calculationsSchematics

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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