Rail Systems Integration Lead

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 148,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Real work-life balance

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

WSP in Toronto, ON, seeks a Rail Systems Integration Lead to shape the future of urban rail. This senior role involves leading systems integration for a major project, ensuring seamless connections with existing transport infrastructures.

The ideal candidate will mentor junior engineers, engage with clients, and coordinate complex transit systems. Strong technical skills and over 15 years of relevant experience are required. Join WSP, a proud leader in the Canadian engineering sector, and help redefine urban transit.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in transit, rail, or safety-critical engineering environments.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Systems Engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems integration planning and execution across rail and transit projects.
• Define systems architecture and integration strategies through the engineering lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering excellence and collaboration.

Skills

End-to-end Systems Engineering lifecycle

Requirements Engineering/Management

Systems Architecture and Design

Integration and Interface Management

Verification & Validation

Technical Management

Systems Assurance

Education

Degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering

Registered P.Eng. in Canada

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Toronto, ON, Canada
Thornhill, ON, Canada

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

Step into a senior technical leadership role shaping the next generation of urban rail. As a RailSystemsIntegration Lead, you’ll play a critical role in delivering a major rail extension project, ensuring complex new‑build systems integrate seamlessly with live, operational transit infrastructure.

Working from our Toronto office or project office, you’ll collaborate across disciplines and organizations to drive systems integration from concept through to revenue service — leaving a lasting impact on how communities move.

Your Impact

• Lead systems integration planning and execution across complex, multi‑disciplinary rail and transit projects.
• Define and manage systems architecture, interfaces, and integration strategies across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Coordinate signalling, communications, traction power, SCADA, control centre, and related subsystems to ensure seamless interoperability.
• Define and manage interfaces through Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Definition Documents (IDDs), and traceability artifacts.
• Drive interface management, verification, and validation activities aligned with progressive design‑build milestones.
• Facilitate technical workshops and interface resolution sessions with designers, contractors, vendors, operators, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with system requirements, industry standards, and client expectations through robust traceability and governance.
• Engage directly with clients to resolve technical issues and align expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and specialists, fostering technical excellence and collaborative delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Registered as a licensed P.Eng. in Canada.
• INCOSE certification such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP would be an asset.
• 15+ years of experience in transit, rail, or other safety‑critical engineering environments.
• Demonstrable strength with at least two of the following systems engineering concepts:
  • End‑to‑end Systems Engineering lifecycle
  • Requirements Engineering/Management
  • Systems Architecture and Design
  • Integration and Interface Management
  • Verification & Validation
  • Technical Management (Quality Assurance, Risk Management, and Configuration Management)
  • Systems Assurance
• In-depth knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, including V‑model lifecycle, interface definition, and integration planning.
• Hands‑on experience with systems integration for complex rail or transit projects.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 15288, EN 50126, RAMS, and system safety certification processes.
• Knowledge of CENELEC standards and Metrolinx Schedule 29 is an asset.
• Familiarity with requirements management using tools like IBM DOORS.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Why Choose WSP

• Proudly Canadian – one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
• A global community of brilliant minds offering mentorship and opportunities.
• Limitless opportunities for growth across Canada and worldwide.
• Flexible work and real work‑life balance.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 - $212,200
MB & ON: $148,000 - $198,000
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 - $194,600

Ready to Shape the Future?

Apply today and help deliver the next generation of transit systems that connect communities and improve lives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.