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Traction Power Engineer, Rail and TransitWSP Canada • Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Traction Power Engineer, Rail and Transit

Traction Power Engineer, Rail and Transit

WSP Canada • Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$98,800.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP

The Opportunity - Your Impact Starts Here

Build the future of rail and transit with us. As a Traction Power Engineer, you will contribute to the design and performance of traction power systems that move communities safely and sustainably. Your work will help advance high-impact transit infrastructure across Canada.

WSP's Rail & Transit team is recognized among the top in North America for innovation, delivery excellence, and technical leadership.

Your Impact
  • Conduct AC and DC traction power studies, including load flow, fault analysis, arc flash, and protection coordination.
  • Interpret study results to guide technical decisions and ensure compliance with Canadian and international standards.
  • Prepare, review, and validate engineering drawings, technical calculations, and specifications.
  • Develop grounding and bonding designs aligned with CSA, IEEE, and safety requirements.
  • Identify and address risks related to DC stray current corrosion and EMI/EMC.
  • Collaborate across signaling, track, OCS, rolling stock, and civil disciplines for integrated system design.
  • Participate in constructability reviews, risk assessments, and multidisciplinary design reviews.
  • Support QA/QC processes to ensure high-quality technical deliverables.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; master's an asset.
  • Licensed P.Eng. in Ontario or eligible for licensure.
  • 5+ years of experience in traction power engineering for rail or transit systems.
  • Strong understanding of AREMA, CSA, EN, IEEE, and related standards.
  • Proficiency with traction power modeling tools and system analysis software.
  • Experience designing within multidisciplinary environments and large-scale transit projects.
  • Strong technical writing skills for reports, analyses, and specifications.

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.

#WeAreWSP #2026rail

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $98,800 - $130,800
MB & ON: $90,100 - $124,100
NB, NL, NS, PEI & 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?

Your next impactful move starts here. Let's build the future of transit-together.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .
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