Senior Signalling Engineer in Vancouver

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The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

As a Senior Signalling Engineer, you will play a key technical role 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 signaling solutions for commuter rail, light rail, and heavy rail projects.

Your Impact:

• Develop and analyze signal systems for transit and heavy rail in both Communications Based Train Control and traditional relay-based systems.
• Preparation of detailed calculations, technical specifications, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, cost estimates, detailed analyses, design justifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes in rail signaling.
• Create signaling schemes compliant with industry standards and codes using knowledge of signaling principles, circuits, and components.
• Ensure all signaling design elements conform to all applicable industry codes and standards and client specifications.
• Interact with clients to discuss technical topics in a clear and professional manner.
• Plan and execute project work, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget.

The Skills That Set You Apart:

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligibility to apply.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Railway Signaling in both Communications Based Train Control and traditional relay-based systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and / or equivalent CAD software.
• Strong working knowledge of: CROR (Canadian Rail Operating Rules), AREMA standards and Transport Canada GCR/GCS requirements.
• Experience in signaling design, circuit design, relay logic design, communications-based signals design, and grade crossing warning systems design.
• Strong communication skills, presentation skills, and report writing skills.

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. 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.

Ready to Shape the Future? Join WSP and help deliver rail and transit systems that move communities forward. Apply today and be part of something bigger.