Senior OCS Engineer — Rail Electrification & Leadership

WSP in Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 123,300 - 169,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Senior OCS Engineer to join their Rail & Transit team. The role focuses on designing and delivering modern electrification systems, influencing major rail projects, and performing advanced technical calculations. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, have at least 10 years of experience in rail or transit projects, and be proficient in MicroStation. This position promotes collaboration and leadership, contributing to the future of Canada's transportation systems.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in rail or transit projects, specializing in OCS or railway electrification.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for licensure.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and guiding junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced technical calculations for safe and reliable designs.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration of OCS elements.
• Prepare detailed design drawings and technical specifications.

Skills

OCS design principles

Leadership

Mechanical loading calculations

Proficiency in MicroStation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical preferred)

Master’s degree considered an asset

Tools

MicroStation

Electrification analysis tools

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Senior OCS Engineer to join their Rail & Transit team. The role focuses on designing and delivering modern electrification systems, influencing major rail projects, and performing advanced technical calculations. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, have at least 10 years of experience in rail or transit projects, and be proficient in MicroStation. This position promotes collaboration and leadership, contributing to the future of Canada's transportation systems.