Traction Power Engineer, Rail and Transit

WSP
Toronto
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeCAD 89,200 - 130,800 annuallyFunction: Energy & Utilities OperationsExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical writing","Risk assessment","Collaboration","Technical analysis"]

Design and deliver traction power systems for rail and transit infrastructure. Conduct AC/DC traction power studies (load flow, fault analysis, arc flash, protection coordination), interpret results for technical decisions and compliance, and produce/validate drawings, calculations, and specifications. Develop grounding and bonding designs, assess DC stray current corrosion and EMI/EMC risks, and collaborate across signaling, track, OCS, rolling stock, and civil disciplines while supporting QA/QC and multidisciplinary reviews.

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Job Summary

Design and deliver traction power systems for rail and transit infrastructure. Conduct AC/DC traction power studies (load flow, fault analysis, arc flash, protection coordination), interpret results for technical decisions and compliance, and produce/validate drawings, calculations, and specifications. Develop grounding and bonding designs, assess DC stray current corrosion and EMI/EMC risks, and collaborate across signaling, track, OCS, rolling stock, and civil disciplines while supporting QA/QC and multidisciplinary reviews.
Location: Toronto
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Energy & Utilities Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct AC and DC traction power studies including load flow, fault analysis, arc flash, and protection coordination.
  • •Interpret study results to guide technical decisions and ensure compliance with Canadian and international standards.
  • •Prepare, review, and validate engineering drawings, technical calculations, and specifications.
  • •Develop grounding and bonding designs aligned with CSA, IEEE, and safety requirements.
  • •Collaborate across disciplines (signaling, track, OCS, rolling stock, civil) and support QA/QC and multidisciplinary design reviews.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 89,200 - 130,800 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related); a master’s is an asset.
  • •Licensed P.Eng. in Ontario or eligible for licensure.
  • •5+ years of traction power engineering experience for rail or transit systems.
  • •Strong understanding of AREMA, CSA, EN, and IEEE standards.
  • •Proficiency with traction power modeling tools and system analysis software, plus strong technical writing skills.
Experience:5+ yearsRailTransitInfrastructure
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Technical writingRisk assessmentCollaborationTechnical analysis
Licenses:P.Eng. (Ontario)
Tech Stack:Traction power studiesLoad flowFault analysisArc flashProtection coordinationGrounding and bondingDC stray current corrosionEMI/EMCCSAIEEEAREMAEN

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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