Trailblazing Traction Power Engineer — Rail & Transit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health and Safety compliance

Equity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Markham is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to design traction power systems for transit infrastructure. Candidates should have at least 10 years of traction power engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. This role involves conducting studies, ensuring compliance with standards, and preparing engineering documentation. The ideal candidate will lead complex projects and support QA/QC processes. Competitive compensation based on experience, flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in traction power engineering for rail or transit systems.
• Strong understanding of AREMA, CSA, EN, IEEE, and related standards.
• Experience designing within multidisciplinary environments and large-scale transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AC and DC traction power studies, including load flow and fault analysis.
• Interpret study results and ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare and validate engineering drawings and specifications.

Skills

Traction power engineering

Leadership

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. Licensure in Ontario

Tools

Traction power modeling tools

System analysis software

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Markham is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to design traction power systems for transit infrastructure. Candidates should have at least 10 years of traction power engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. This role involves conducting studies, ensuring compliance with standards, and preparing engineering documentation. The ideal candidate will lead complex projects and support QA/QC processes. Competitive compensation based on experience, flexible work options are available.