CAD Designer, Lighting Design - Rail and Transit

Toronto, ON, Canada
Thornhill, ON, Canada

The Opportunity:

WSP is seeking a CAD Designer with a specialization in
Lighting Design
to join our Rail & Transit Team in Toronto. You will collaborate with Engineers and Specialists to develop detailed design and drawing packages focused on
roadway and tunnel lighting systems,traffic signal systems, and photometric design
for both temporary and permanent installations. This role includes cable containment and electrical coordination responsibilities across transit infrastructure projects.

As a member of the Rail Systems Engineering team, you will contribute to defining processes and executing plans across multiple projects. Management will support your development toward leadership roles in a consulting environment.

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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We Are
WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Design lighting and traffic signal systems in accordance with applicable standards and specifications
• Perform photometric analysis, lighting calculation and circuit design
• Perform voltage drop calculations for lighting systems
• Prepare detailed wiring diagrams for traffic signal and lighting installations
• Design ductbanks and cabling infrastructure for lighting and signal systems
• Generate contractual deliverables from models for client submission
• Review and interpret existing conditions, drawings, and specifications
• Prepare drawings in strict accordance with CADD requirements and design directives
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination and interface resolution meetings
• Liaise with clients, co-consultants, and attend workshops to present design concepts
• Apply a proactive, entrepreneurial attitude to problem-solving and client engagement

What you’ll bring to WSP:

Core

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in engineering or design
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• High attention to detail and professional integrity

Technical

Qualifications:

• Experience with roadway lighting, tunnel lighting and traffic signal system
• Experience with
  
  PHM-125 traffic signal drawings
• Familiarity with
  
  City of Toronto Traffic Signal Standards,Region of Peel specifications,Toronto Hydro and Alectra Utilities standards
• Knowledge of Toronto Hydro and Alectra coordination processes
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station, Revit, AGI
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• Experience producing consistent and professional CADD drawings
• Familiarity with TTC/Metrolinx CADD standards
• Experience in drawing control and version registration
• Ensure compliance with ESA, CSA, and other applicable codes and standards

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Leadership and team coordination experience
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment