Senior ICSS/SCADA Architect — Rail & Transit

WSP in Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer to lead complex automation projects from concept to commissioning across energy, transportation, data centres and industrial environments.

You will design and test ICSS/SCADA/BPCS/SIS, apply IEC 61508/61511, engineer secure OT networks, deliver high‑quality drawings and alarm management, and mentor multidisciplinary teams while coordinating with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in automation, ICSS, and SCADA engineering roles.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required; Functional Safety and OT Cybersecurity certifications are strong assets.
• Experience delivering systems across Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Transportation Systems, and Data Centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of complex ICSS, SCADA, BPCS, and SIS systems for critical infrastructure projects.
• Apply and champion compliance with IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 functional safety standards across all project phases.
• Architect and implement secure OT network designs, incorporating cybersecurity best practices in industrial control environments.
• Develop high‑quality engineering deliverables, including control philosophies, drawings, execution strategies, and alarm management plans.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and alignment with client and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee commissioning and start‑up activities, including live system transitions, hot cutovers, and performance validation.
• Build trusted client relationships by providing technical leadership, conducting site inspections, and supporting technical surveys.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems

SCADA

ICSS

P.Eng.

OT Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Schneider Electric

Rockwell Automation

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens

Aveva System Platform

OSI PI

InTouch

Ignition

Job description

WSP Canada is seeking a Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer to lead complex automation projects from concept to commissioning across energy, transportation, data centres and industrial environments.

You will design and test ICSS/SCADA/BPCS/SIS, apply IEC 61508/61511, engineer secure OT networks, deliver high‑quality drawings and alarm management, and mentor multidisciplinary teams while coordinating with clients and regulators.