WSP

4 months ago

Electrical Engineer, Rail and Transit

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Job Summary

Design and analyze electrical systems for rail and transit infrastructure, including traction power, substations, grounding, and protection schemes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical requirements into projects, perform power system studies, and support design, calculations, and client interfacing on Canada-wide rail electrification initiatives.

Location: Toronto

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Perform power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, arc flash) to assess performance, reliability, and safety.
•Analyze study results to support engineering decisions and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
•Contribute to the design and analysis of electrical systems for rail and transit infrastructure, including drawings and protection/monitoring schemes.
•Prepare, review, and verify engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and compliance documentation.
•Develop grounding and bonding designs aligned with CSA, IEEE and local safety standards.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 89,800 - 130,800 annually

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; a master’s degree is considered an asset
•Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for licensure
•5+ years of related experience in MV/LV systems, ideally within rail or transit projects, with demonstrated leadership in project delivery, client engagement, and mentoring
•Proficiency in power system modelling and analysis tools
•Experience with design integration across multidisciplinary projects

Experience:5+ yearsRailTransitEngineering

Education:Bachelor's in Electrical engineering

Skills:LeadershipMentoringTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solving

Certifications:P.Eng.

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Power system modellingLoad flowShort-circuitArc flashSingle-line diagramsThree-line diagrams

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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