Transit Communications Engineer – Rail & Cybersecurity

WSP in Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Communications Design Specialist to shape Canada's transit projects from concept to commissioning. You will apply systems engineering, integration and cybersecurity principles to complex rail communications designs across multiple provinces.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in rail communications, an engineering degree, and familiarity with IP networks, SCADA, CCTV, PA, radio, and access control. P.Eng designation is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience designing and delivering complex rail communications systems on large transit projects.
• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline; P.Eng designation considered highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of IP-based networking and rail communications systems (SCADA, fibre, CCTV, PA, radio, access control).
• Experience applying systems engineering, integration and assurance across multidisciplinary rail projects.
• Knowledge of rail cybersecurity standards (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, IEC 62443) is a strong asset.
• Ability to interpret and develop technical documentation—design packages, reports, specs, tests with precision.

Responsibilities

• Design and support complex rail communications systems across Canada.
• Develop and review technical deliverables (layouts, risers, elevations, schedules, wiring diagrams).
• Prepare technical docs: specifications, calculations, test plans and reports.
• Apply systems engineering, integration and assurance to rail communications designs.
• Incorporate cybersecurity standards into system architecture for rail projects.
• Support construction, commissioning, site visits, and field issue resolution.
• Collaborate with BIM teams and discipline leads to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Rail communications systems

IP-based networking

Systems engineering

Cybersecurity standards

Technical documentation

P.Eng desirable

Education

Engineering degree

P.Eng designation desirable

Job description

WSP in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Communications Design Specialist to shape Canada's transit projects from concept to commissioning. You will apply systems engineering, integration and cybersecurity principles to complex rail communications designs across multiple provinces.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in rail communications, an engineering degree, and familiarity with IP networks, SCADA, CCTV, PA, radio, and access control. P.Eng designation is a plus.