ICSS & SCADA Engineer, Rail & Transit

Job Description

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As an Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS) / Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Engineer, you’ll join WSP’s Rail & Transit team, helping deliver safe, resilient, and intelligent control system solutions that support critical transportation infrastructure across Canada.

Reporting to the Lead ICSS & SCADA Engineer, you’ll support complex multidisciplinary projects and industry partners while taking ownership of control system design. You’ll ensure designs meet applicable standards and specifications, while contributing to consistent processes and execution plans across multiple projects.

• Function as a technical resource in the development of advanced concepts, techniques, and standards for control systems engineering.
• Develop control and monitoring strategies for rail and transit subsystems, including traction power, building electrical and mechanical systems, and subway ventilation systems.
• Prepare control system narratives, diagrams, and control points tables to support detailed design and delivery.
• Develop control panel layout drawings, including control and power wiring schemes.
• Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for assigned projects.
• Produce design reports, drawings, and technical specifications for ICSS and SCADA systems.
• Perform technical reviews of design submissions, respond to RFIs, and provide independent peer reviews.
• Support testing, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities during project delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related science discipline from an accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or another Canadian province, or ability to obtain registration within one year of start date.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing industrial or railway‑related control systems.
• Extensive experience with PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, and DCS system architectures.
• Strong knowledge of digital and analogue instrumentation, including wiring and control module design implications.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as TCP/IP, OPC, Modbus, BACnet, DNP3, and IEC‑61850.
• Exposure to OT / ICSS security architectures and cybersecurity considerations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 – $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 – $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $89,200 – $118,500

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, skills, 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.

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.