Senior Electrical Engineer, Rail and Transit

WSP in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer Canada 2026

Global opportunities

Flexible work

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to help shape the future of rail electrification across Canada. You will lead power system studies, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the design and documentation of traction power systems for major transportation projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with clients and stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, and innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; P.Eng. in Ontario or eligible for licensure.
• 10+ years of related experience in MV/LV systems, preferably rail or transit.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, arc flash) to assess performance, efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Interpret study results to support engineering decisions and compliance with codes and standards.
• Design and analyze electrical systems for rail/transit incl. diagrams, control and protection schemes.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, specifications, and compliance documentation.
• Develop grounding/bonding designs per CSA/IEEE standards.
• Collaborate with civil/mechanical/systems teams to integrate electrical requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders for input and progress updates.

Skills

Leadership

Power system modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Cross-disciplinary design

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree (asset)

Tools

Power system software

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here

Join a national team designing the future of clean, efficient, and reliable rail electrification across Canada. You will help deliver traction power systems—including substations, distribution networks, grounding systems, and protection analysis—supporting major transportation projects that shape how communities move.

Your Impact

• Perform power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit, and arc flash analyses, to assess system performance, efficiency, reliability, and safety. Experience with protection coordination studies is considered an asset.
• Analyze and interpret study results to support sound engineering decisions and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Contribute to the design and analysis of electrical systems for rail and transit infrastructure, including the preparation of layout drawings, single-line and three-line diagrams, and control, protection, and monitoring schemes.
• Prepare, review, and verify engineering drawings, technical calculations, specifications, and compliance documentation.
• Develop or support grounding and bonding designs in accordance with CSA, IEEE, and applicable local safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, systems, and others) to integrate electrical requirements into overall project designs.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interface with clients, stakeholders, and authorities by providing technical input, progress updates, and support during design and implementation phases.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure deliverables meet internal and external requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules, as required.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 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.
• 10+ years of related experience in either MV or LV system, or both, ideally within rail or transit projects, with demonstrated leadership in project delivery, client engagement, and mentoring.
• Proven experience with design integration across multidisciplinary projects.
• Proficiency in power system modelling and analysis tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects and mentor cross-functional teams.

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.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• 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. #WeAreWSP #2026rail

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100

MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $122,100 – $162,200

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Bring your expertise, your curiosity, and your passion for electrification to a team building the next generation of transportation in Canada. Take the next step—your impact starts now.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose. Join us.

Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.