Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer – Rail & Transit (Flexible)

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

Job summary

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

You will guide design, testing, and deployment of ICSS/SCADA/BPCS/SIS, champion functional safety, and architect secure OT networks while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Control Systems engineering.
• 10+ years in automation, ICSS, and SCADA roles.
• PEng designation is required.
• Experience with major platforms and integration.
• Knowledge of alarm management and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming, testing, and commissioning of ICSS/SCADA/BPCS/SIS.
• Apply IEC 61508/61511 functional safety standards across projects.
• Architect secure OT networks and integrate cybersecurity practices.
• Develop engineering deliverables: control philosophies, drawings, strategies, alarm plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for seamless integration.
• Oversee commissioning/start-up, live transitions, and performance validation.
• Build client relationships through site inspections and technical surveys.

Skills

ICSS engineering

SCADA engineering

BPCS & SIS

Functional safety IEC 61508/61511

OT cybersecurity

Team leadership

Project execution

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Control Systems

P.Eng. designation

Tools

Schneider Electric

Rockwell Automation

Emerson DeltaV

Siemens

Aveva System Platform

OSI PI

InTouch

Ignition

Iconics

ReLab ClearView

Job description

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

You will guide design, testing, and deployment of ICSS/SCADA/BPCS/SIS, champion functional safety, and architect secure OT networks while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring regulatory alignment.