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The Opportunity - Build the Future with Us

As 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.

In this role, you will apply your transferable skills to define engineering processes, develop execution plans, 

mentor junior team members, and play a part in delivering multiple projects. You will be supported by leadership to grow your professional capabilities and strengthen your impact as a leader in a consulting environment.

Your Impact

• Develop and analyze signal systems for transit and heavy rail in both Communications Based Train Control and traditional relay-based systems. Analysis includes braking calculations, control tables, routes and aspects, schematics, and phasing plans.

• Preparation of detailed calculations, drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation, 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.

• Perform detailed checks of signals and circuit designs by other signaling engineers within the team, or from third-party sources through clients in a consultancy environment.

• 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.

• Ensure all design elements are compliant with the relevant Rail Operation Rules.

• Interact with clients to discuss technical topics in a clear and professional manner. Facilitate resolution of customer expectations versus technical issues.

• Work with tight schedules, be flexible, control project budgets, and motivate junior staff.

• Plan and execute project work, based on an understanding of the project scope, schedule, and budget.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligibility to apply. 

• Minimum of 5 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 computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• 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.

• Proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units.

• Strong communication skills, presentation skills, and report writing skills.

• Knowledge of signaling principles, train control solutions including CBTC (moving block or fixed block) and PTC, and railway standards such as CENELEC and MIL-STD.

• Skilled in developing, modifying, and validating vital logic and application data across multiple signaling platforms.

• Proven experience programming and configuring railway signaling systems such as: XP4, ElectroLogIXS and related industry-standard signaling systems.

• Experience with simulation software such as SATS or Vital-Sim.

• Experience supporting system testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of field issues.

Why Choose WSP?

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.

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Compensation
 

• 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.

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.

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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. Full details here.
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.
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