Senior Traction Power Engineer, Rail and Transit (Thornhill)

The Opportunity – Your Impact Starts Here

Build the future of rail and transit with us. As a Senior Traction Power Engineer , you will contribute to the design and performance of traction power systems that move communities safely and sustainably. Your work will help advance high‑impact transit infrastructure across Canada.

WSP’s Rail & Transit team is recognized among the top in North America for innovation, delivery excellence, and technical leadership.

Your Impact

• Conduct AC and DC traction power studies, including load flow, fault analysis, arc flash, and protection coordination.
• Interpret study results to guide technical decisions and ensure compliance with Canadian and international standards.
• Prepare, review, and validate engineering drawings, technical calculations, and specifications.
• Develop grounding and bonding designs aligned with CSA, IEEE, and safety requirements.
• Identify and address risks related to DC stray current corrosion and EMI/EMC.
• Collaborate across signaling, track, OCS, rolling stock, and civil disciplines for integrated system design.
• Participate in constructability reviews, risk assessments, and multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Support QA/QC processes to ensure high‑quality technical deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules as needed.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; master’s an asset.
• Licensed P.Eng. in Ontario or eligible for licensure.
• 10+ years of experience in traction power engineering for rail or transit systems.
• Strong understanding of AREMA, CSA, EN, IEEE, and related standards.
• Proficiency with traction power modeling tools and system analysis software.
• Experience designing within multidisciplinary environments and large‑scale transit projects.
• Strong technical writing skills for reports, analyses, and specifications.
• Strong 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

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skill, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another secure, it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here ( Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

EEO and Accommodations

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here (