Thornhill, ON, L3T 5R5, CAN
10 hours ago
Electrical Engineer, Rail & Transit
**The Opportunity:** **WSP** is currently hiring Electrical Engineers at all levels—Junior, Intermediate, and Senior—to support the planning, design, and delivery of electrification for major rail and transit infrastructure projects across Canada. Whether you're just starting your engineering journey or bringing deep technical expertise, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact, sustainable transportation solutions. With a primary focus on traction power systems—including substations, power distribution, and grounding for electrified rail—you will work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to help shape the future of railway systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and resilient power networks that meet the evolving needs of clients, operators, communities, and regulatory bodies. **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. \# **WeAreWSP** **What you can expect to do here:** + Conduct power system studies including load flow, short circuit, and arc flash analysis to evaluate system performance, efficiency, reliability, and safety. Being able to conduct protection coordination studies is an asset + Analyze and interpret study results to inform design decisions and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards + Contribute to the design and analysis of electrical systems for rail and transit infrastructure, including substations, single-line diagrams, layout plans, three-line diagrams, and equipment specifications + Develop or support grounding and bonding designs following CSA, IEEE, and local safety standards + Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, systems, etc.) to integrate electrical requirements into broader project scopes + Prepare, review, and validate engineering drawings, technical calculations, specifications, and compliance documentation + Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations throughout the project lifecycle + Engage with clients, stakeholders, and authorities by providing technical input, progress updates, and support during the design and implementation phases + Support quality assurance and control processes, ensuring deliverables meet internal and external expectations + Contribute to the development of proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules as needed **What you’ll bring to WSP:** **Must-have Skills for both senior and intermediate-level roles:** + Ability to lead complex projects and mentor cross-functional teams. + Proven experience with design integration across multidisciplinary projects + In-depth knowledge of Canadian and international transit standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSA, IEEE, AREMA, NFPA 130). + Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. **Minimum Qualifications** + Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. A master’s degree is considered an asset. + Licensure: Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for licensure. + Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, specifications, and client-facing documentation. Experience Expectations by Level: + Junior Level: New graduate to 5 years related experience and strong academic foundation. + Intermediate Level: 5-12 years related experience, ideally within rail or transit projects. + Senior Level: 10+ years of related experience, ideally within rail or transit projects, with demonstrated leadership in project delivery, client engagement, and mentoring. **Technical Skills** + Solid academic foundation in power systems, electrical circuits, and control systems + Proficiency in power system modelling and analysis tools + Ability to analyze data inputs and interpret study results effectively + Familiarity with CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Revit for electrical design documentation + Understanding of EMC/EMI concepts, mitigation strategies, and their impact on traction power and adjacent systems **WSP** est l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Notre mission est d’assurer la pérennité de nos villes et nos environnements. Notre équipe compte plus de 65 000 membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de 12 000 personnes impliquées dans tous les domaines; de l'assainissement de l'environnement à la planification urbaine, de l'ingénierie de bâtiments emblématiques à la réalisation de réseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles façons d'extraire des ressources essentielles et développons des sources d'énergie renouvelables pour l'avenir. Chez **WSP** : + Nous accordons une grande valeur à nos employés et à notre réputation. + Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale. + Nous sommes axés sur l’avenir et remettons en question le statu quo. + Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons. + Nous soutenons une culture d’autonomie et de responsabilisation. Veuillez noter: La santé et la sécurité sont des valeurs absolument essentielles pour WSP. Étant donné l’importance de se garder en sécurité, vous devez vous conformer à notre politique de santé, sécurité et environnement (SSE) en tout temps, ainsi qu’aux politiques SSE du client lorsque cela s’applique. Les offres d'emploi pour des postes impliquant des travaux sur le terrain et assujettis en matière de sécurité sont conditionnelles à ce que les candidats soient en mesure d'effectuer des tâches physiques clés du travail tel que décrit dans l'offre d'emploi et lors de l'entrevue. Cela peut inclure la capacité de travailler dans une variété de conditions environnementales, telles que les régions éloignées ou isolées, travailler seul, et dans des cas de mauvais temps (dans des limites sûres et raisonnables). L'usage du genre masculin inclut le féminin et n'a été utilisé que pour alléger le texte WSP accueille et encourage les personnes à mobilité réduite. Les accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection. WSP souscrit au principe de l’équité en matière d’emploi. Seules les candidatures retenues seront contactées. WSP n’accepte pas les cv spontanés transmis par des agences. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez lire VEUILLEZ LIRE L’INTÉGRALITÉ DE LA POLITIQUE (https://www.wsp.com/fr-CA/carrieres/avis-destine-aux-agences-de-recrutement-aux-services-de-placement-et-aux-recruteurs-professionnels)
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