Principal Consultant, Transit Bus & Fleet

WSP USA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada seeks a Principal Consultant in Transit, Bus & Fleet to lead integrated solutions for client projects across Canada. This role involves strategic advisory, technical leadership, and engaging in high-impact projects that contribute significantly to sustainable mobility. Candidates should possess extensive experience in transportation consulting and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Virtual healthcare and wellness platform

Attractive pay and savings programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years in transportation consulting with senior leadership experience.
• Expertise in zero-emission transit and fleet projects.
• Strong client relationships with Canadian transit agencies and government bodies.
• Fluency in English, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and operational engagements for zero-emission strategy.
• Guide clients in fleet transformation and align systems architecture.
• Mentor Strategy & Design Consultants for technical excellence.
• Shape project vision, objectives, and investment roadmaps.
• Build transition frameworks for transit agencies and fleet operators.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Presentation

Technical Expertise

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Business Administration

MBA

PMP Certification

Tools

SCADA

CMS/EMS

AVL

ERP

Digital Twin

Intelligent Transportation Systems

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP Canada is at the forefront of helping public and private fleet clients transition to cleaner and smarter mobility. We blend strategic business‑case development and implementation plans, infrastructural and digital systems, and cross‑disciplinary expertise to unlock funding, accelerate zero‑emission adoption and deliver turnkey fleet‑modernization programs.

As Principal Consultant – Transit, Bus & Fleet, you will lead the development of integrated solutions by aligning WSP’s expertise with market needs. Combining strategic advisory, technical leadership, and solution design, you will shape and secure high-impact Transit, Bus & Fleet projects across Canada.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Lead early-stage technical and operational engagements: ZEB feasibility, service modelling, vehicle and depot strategy, and infrastructure readiness.
• Guide clients through strategic fleet transformation journeys by aligning vehicle, energy, and systems architecture.
• Lead and mentor a team of Strategy & Design Consultants, ensuring technical excellence, cross-disciplinary synergy, and adherence to WSP’s high standards.
• Shape client programs by defining project vision, objectives, timelines, KPIs, and investment roadmaps.
• Build comprehensive transition frameworks and methodologies tailored to transit agencies, school boards, and fleet operators.
• Lead client engagements from strategic concept to technical specification.
• Drive proposal strategy and execution: develop win themes, commercial positioning, and lead strategic negotiations.
• Forge strategic partnerships with OEMs, utilities, SaaS vendors, and funding bodies— you stay ahead of market shifts and policy evolution.
• Contribute to national strategy, representing WSP in technical forums and influencing public and private sector decarbonization efforts.
• Own the capture process—you identify opportunities, position strategically, lead proposals, negotiate commercially, and close contracts with precision.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Lead with 12+ years in transportation consulting, including senior BD/capture leadership roles—backed by a bachelor’s in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA/PMP adds strategic depth.

• Deliver complex zero-emission transit and fleet projects, combining technical expertise with strong client relationships across Canadian transit agencies, fleet operators, and government bodies.

• Navigate digital fleet platforms (SCADA, CMS/EMS, AVL, ERP, Digital Twin), Intelligent Transportation Systems, and charging/energy infrastructure fundamentals to drive innovation.

• Master leadership, negotiation, and presentation—turning technical value into executive impact, securing partnerships with OEMs, EaaS providers, utilities, and funding bodies.

• Strengthen credibility with a P. Eng or equivalent accreditation.

• Communicate fluently in English. French preferred—for bridging networks and expanding influence in bilingual markets.