Lead Traction Power Engineer
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Location: Thornhill, ON L4J 1W1
Description:
Job Description
The Opportunity:
WSP is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to design, analyze, and implement traction power systems for rail and transit projects. This role demands a balance of technical expertise, project leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions that meet client and regulatory expectations.
Why choose WSP?
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:
What you'll bring to WSP:
About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
The Opportunity:
WSP is seeking a Senior Traction Power Engineer to design, analyze, and implement traction power systems for rail and transit projects. This role demands a balance of technical expertise, project leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions that meet client and regulatory expectations.
Why choose WSP?
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
- Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:
- Independently design AC and DC traction power systems, including traction power substations, single-line diagrams, layout plans, and equipment specifications.
- Lead detailed power system modeling and simulation to ensure system efficiency, reliability, and safety.
- Develop and review grounding and bonding designs in compliance with CSA, IEEE, and local safety standards.
- Identify and mitigate issues related to DC stray current corrosion and electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC).
- Collaborate with teams across signaling, track, overhead catenary, rolling stock, and civil works to ensure integrated system design.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and compliance reports.
- Build trusted relationships with clients, providing ongoing technical guidance and project updates throughout the lifecycle.
What you'll bring to WSP:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline. A master's degree is an asset.
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in traction power engineering, preferably within rail and transit projects.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in Ontario, or eligible for licensure.
- Excellent Technical report and specification writing ability as well as written and verbal communication skills
- Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of AC/DC traction power systems, substation design, protection coordination, and equipment ratings.
- Familiarity with other disciplines in rail and transit projects and their interfaces with traction power systems
- Proficient with power system modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, PSCAD, MATLAB Simulink) and CAD platforms (AutoCAD, Revit).
- Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation, stray current protection, and grounding design best practices.
About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.