Senior Electrical Engineer, Rail and Transit (Thornhill)

Join a national team designing the future of clean, efficient, and reliable rail electrification across Canada

As part of a global engineering firm, you will help deliver traction power systems—including substations, distribution networks, grounding systems, and protection analysis—supporting major transportation projects that shape how communities move.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies, including load flow, short‑circuit, and arc flash analyses, to assess system performance, efficiency, reliability, and safety. Experience with protection coordination studies is considered an asset.
• Analyze and interpret study results to support sound engineering decisions and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Contribute to the design and analysis of electrical systems for rail and transit infrastructure, including the preparation of layout drawings, single‑line and three‑line diagrams, and control, protection, and monitoring schemes.
• Prepare, review, and verify engineering drawings, technical calculations, specifications, and compliance documentation.
• Develop or support grounding and bonding designs in accordance with CSA, IEEE, and applicable local safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, systems, and others) to integrate electrical requirements into overall project designs.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interface with clients, stakeholders, and authorities by providing technical input, progress updates, and support during design and implementation phases.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure deliverables meet internal and external requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. A master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for licensure.
• 10+ years of related experience in either MV or LV systems, ideally within rail or transit projects, with demonstrated leadership in project delivery, client engagement, and mentoring.
• Proven experience with design integration across multidisciplinary projects.
• Proficiency in power system modelling and analysis tools.
• Solid leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects and mentor cross‑functional teams.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100
• MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $122,100 – $162,200

Compensation may vary based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, and other factors. The wage range may be subject to change for business purposes.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

• WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
• WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request.
• WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.