Intermediate Communications Design Specialist

Role Overview

Build the future of transit with us. Across Canada, WSP delivers the communications, systems, and digital infrastructure that propels safer, smarter, and more connected rail networks. As an Intermediate Communications Design Specialist, you’ll shape major transit projects from concept through commissioning—bringing systems engineering, system integration, and cybersecurity principles to life on the ground.

• Support design of complex communications systems, including fibre backbone networks, CCTV, access control, public address, telephony, passenger signage, radio, intrusion detection, fare systems, SCADA, and master clock solutions.
• Develop and review technical design deliverables such as layouts, risers, elevations, schedules, wiring diagrams, and fibre termination diagrams.
• Prepare technical documentation—specifications, reports, calculations, test plans, procedures, and reports—compliant with project requirements.
• Apply systems engineering, integration, and assurance principles to communications designs for large rail infrastructure projects.
• Incorporate cybersecurity standards into system architecture and ensure designs meet relevant rail cyber requirements.
• Support construction and commissioning activities, including T&C, site visits, as‑built reviews, and field issue resolution.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, BIM specialists, and discipline leads to deliver fully integrated solutions.

• 5–10 years of experience designing and delivering complex systems on large transit infrastructure projects.
• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline; P.Eng. designation considered highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of IP‑based networking and full suite of rail communications systems (SCADA, fibre networks, CCTV, PA, radio, access control).
• Demonstrated application of systems engineering, integration, assurance principles across multidisciplinary rail projects.
• Working knowledge of rail cybersecurity standards (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, IEC 62443) considered a strong asset.
• Proven ability to interpret, review, and develop technical documentation—design packages, reports, specifications, and test documentation—with precision and clarity.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 – $151,800

MB & ON: $104,500 – $143,900

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 – $137,400

The final salary awarded may vary from the above range based on factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, and business needs.

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.