Senior Signaling Engineer, Rail & Transit

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Signaling Engineer to join their Rail & Transit team. The role involves developing signal systems, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 10 years of experience in Rail Systems Engineering. This position offers attractive compensation, flexible work options, and the opportunity to lead impactful projects.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Rail Systems Engineering.
• Professional Engineering license or Engineer in Training registration in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze signal systems for transit and heavy rail.
• Review and approve technical documents related to rail signaling.
• Mentor junior staff and provide leadership in projects.

Skills

Signal systems development

Project management

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

PMP certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP is seeking a Senior Signaling Engineerto join our Rail & Transit team. Reporting to Manager, Rail Systems Engineering, the Senior Signals Engineer / Specialist will work collaboratively with a team of Chief Engineers and Specialists across rail systems disciplines (Systems Engineering, Signals, Electrification Systems, Data Communications, and Project Controls), Project Managers, Systems Engineers, Signals Engineers, Analysts, and Coordinators.

As a senior member of the Rail & Transit team, you will be given opportunities to use your transferrable skills to define processes, create execution plans, mentor the junior team members, and be the technical lead for multiple projects.

You will be supported by management to develop work plans and professional skills to become a strong leader in the consulting environment.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Develop and analyze signal systems for transit and heavy rail in both Communications Based Train Control and traditional relay-based systems. Analysis includes braking calculations, control tables, routes and aspects, schematics, and phasing plans
• Review and approve detailed calculations, drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation, technical specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, cost estimates, detailed analyses, design justifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes in rail signalling
• Perform detailed check of signals and circuit designs by other signalling engineers within the team, or from third-party sources through clients in a consultancy environment
• Plan and create signalling schemes compliant to industry standards and codes using knowledge of signalling principles, circuits, and components
• Ensure all signalling design elements conform to all applicable industry codes and standards and client specifications
• Ensure all design elements are compliant with the relevant Rail Operation Rules.
• Provide valuable leadership to junior staff and mentoring to develop their technical skills
• Interact with clients to discuss technical topics in a clear and professional manner. Facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues
• Work with tight schedules, be flexible, control project budgets, and motivate junior staff.
• Plan and execute project work, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget
• Monitor the progress of the team’s work and take corrective actions as required
• Proposal and Project assignments may include Commuter, Subway, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Transit Storage and Maintenance Facilitates, Transit Tunnels. Note: project assignments may be either brownfield or greenfield

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed with the Professional Engineers Ontario (or be eligible) or P.E. License for Engineer position ORregistered as an Engineer in Training with Professional Engineers of Ontario for the Specialist position
• PMP certification will be considered an asset
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Rail Systems Engineering or equivalent