Senior Signaling Engineer, Rail and Transit

Senior Signaling Engineer

As a Senior Signaling Engineer, you will be a key technical leader within WSP's Rail & Transit team, helping shape safe, reliable, and innovative rail systems across Canada. You will collaborate with Chief Engineers, technical specialists, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex signalling solutions for commuter rail, subway, light rail, and heavy rail projects.

• Lead the development and analysis of rail signaling systems.
• Review and approve signaling calculations, drawings, specifications, procurement documents, and design packages for construction and implementation.
• Provide detailed technical checks of signaling and circuit designs produced by internal teams and third‑party consultants.
• Develop compliant signaling schemes aligned with industry standards, codes, client specifications, and rail operating rules.
• Serve as a technical authority across projects, ensuring quality, safety, and consistency of signaling designs.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and specialists.
• Engage with clients to communicate technical concepts clearly and resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Plan and execute project work while balancing scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario or eligible for registration or Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Rail Systems Engineering or equivalent signalling disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in conventional signalling systems, including braking calculations, control tables, schematics, and phasing plans.
• Knowledge of Computer‑Based Train Control is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable rail industry codes, standards, and operating rules.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams in a consulting workplace.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.

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

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.