At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of innovative rail signaling systems and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Join WSP, a top Canadian employer shaping communities and advancing humanity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with limitless opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on rail systems while collaborating with brilliant minds.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Rail Systems Engineering and a P.Eng. license in Ontario.
The predicted salary is between 135200 - 179100 $ per year.
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The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us
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. Reporting to the Manager, Rail Systems Engineering, 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.
Your Impact:
- 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, supporting their technical and professional development.
- 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.
The Skills That Set You Apart:
- 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.
- A knowledge of Computer-Based Train Control would be an asset.
- Strong working knowledge of applicable rail industry codes, standards, and operating rules.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams in a consulting environment.
- PMP certification is considered an asset.
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. Proudly Canadian– we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026. A global community of brilliant minds– your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours. Flexible work, real balance– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
Compensation:
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100
- MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $122,100 – $162,200
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.
Ready to Shape the Future?
Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. 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.
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