Traction Power Engineer

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The Opportunity:

WSP is currently hiring Traction Power Engineers to support the planning, design, and delivery of traction power systems for major rail and transit infrastructure projects across Canada. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact, sustainable transportation solutions.

You will work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to help shape the future of electrified transit, ensuring safe, efficient, and resilient power systems 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.

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What you can expect to do here:

  • Contribute to the design and analysis of traction power systems, including substations, single-line diagrams, layout plans, and equipment specifications.

  • Perform or support power system modelling and simulation to assess performance, efficiency, reliability, and safety.

  • Assist in or lead the development of grounding and bonding designs in accordance with CSA, IEEE, and local safety standards.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams-including signalling, telecom, overhead catenary, rolling stock, and civil works-to ensure integrated and coordinated system designs.

  • 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 and stakeholders by providing technical input, progress updates, and support during design and implementation phases.

  • Take on increasing responsibility for task coordination, technical leadership, and mentoring of junior staff.

What you'll bring to WSP:

  • 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.

  • A minimum of 5 years of related experience within rail or transit projects.

  • Deep knowledge of traction power systems, both DC and AC systems

  • Proven experience with system integration across multiple rail disciplines (e.g., traction power, signalling, communications).

  • Deep expertise in traction power, substation design, and system integration.

  • 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.

  • Ability lead complex projects and mentor cross-functional teams

  • Skilled with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit; adept at creating precise electrical documentation and tackling EMC/EMI challenges.

WSP est l'une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels a travers le monde. Notre mission est d'assurer la perennite de nos villes et nos environnements.

Notre equipe compte plus de 65 000 membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de 12 000 personnes impliquees dans tous les domaines; de l'assainissement de l'environnement a la planification urbaine, de l'ingenierie de batiments emblematiques a la realisation de reseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles facons d'extraire des ressources essentielles et developpons des sources d'energie renouvelables pour l'avenir.

Chez WSP :

  • Nous accordons une grande valeur a nos employes et a notre reputation.
  • Nous uvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
  • Nous sommes axes 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.
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