ICSS & SCADA Engineer, Rail & Transit

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS) / SCADA Engineer to join the Rail & Transit team in Canada. You will deliver safe, resilient control solutions for critical transportation infrastructure and own parts of the design process.

Reporting to the Lead ICSS & SCADA Engineer, you will develop control narratives, wiring schemes, and BOM/BOQ while ensuring standards compliance and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science from an accredited university.
• P.Eng. registration or able to obtain within one year of start date.
• 5 years of experience designing industrial or railway control systems.

Responsibilities

• Function as a technical resource in developing control system concepts and standards.
• Develop control and monitoring strategies for rail and transit subsystems.
• Prepare control system narratives, diagrams and control points tables.
• Develop control panel layouts and wiring schemes.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOM) and BOQ for projects.
• Produce design reports, drawings and technical specs for ICSS and SCADA.
• Perform design reviews, respond to RFIs and provide peer reviews.
• Support testing, integration, commissioning and troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC/RTU/SCADA/DCS architectures

Instrumentation wiring

Industrial protocols

OT/ICSS security

Technical documentation

Teamwork & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science

Tools

SCADA

Job description

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The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

As an Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS) / Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Engineer, you’ll join WSP’s Rail & Transit team, helping deliver safe, resilient, and intelligent control system solutions that support critical transportation infrastructure across Canada.

Reporting to the Lead ICSS & SCADA Engineer, you’ll support complex, multidisciplinary projects and industry partners while taking ownership of control system design. You’ll ensure designs meet applicable standards and specifications, while contributing to consistent processes and execution plans across multiple projects.

Your Impact

• Function as a technical resource in the development of advanced concepts, techniques, and standards for control systems engineering.
• Develop control and monitoring strategies for rail and transit subsystems, including traction power, building electrical and mechanical systems, and subway ventilation systems.
• Prepare control system narratives, diagrams, and control points tables to support detailed design and delivery.
• Develop control panel layout drawings, including control and power wiring schemes.
• Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for assigned projects.
• Produce design reports, drawings, and technical specifications for ICSS and SCADA systems.
• Perform technical reviews of design submissions, respond to RFIs, and provide independent peer reviews.
• Support testing, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities during project delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related science discipline from an accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or another Canadian province, or ability to obtain registration within one year of start date.
• 5 years of experience designing industrial or railway-related control systems.
• Extensive experience with PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, and DCS system architectures.
• Strong knowledge of digital and analogue instrumentation, including wiring and control module design implications.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as TCP/IP, OPC, Modbus, BACnet, DNP3, and IEC‑61850.
• Exposure to OT / ICSS security architectures and cybersecurity considerations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
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• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 - $118,500

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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