Senior OCS Engineer, Rail and Transit

Job Description

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The Opportunity – Your Impact Starts Here

Join our Rail & Transit team—an award‑winning group recognized for excellence across North America—as you help shape the next generation of electrified rail systems. As a Senior OCS Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing and delivering safe, reliable, modern electrification systems that move millions of people every day.

You will influence major rail projects, deliver complex OCS designs, and guide multidisciplinary teams working to modernize Canada’s transportation future.

Your Impact

• Perform advanced technical calculations, including mechanical loading, support spacing, and clearance verification, to ensure safe and reliable designs.
• Analyze and interpret study results to support informed engineering decisions and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, systems, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of OCS elements into broader rail infrastructure.
• Prepare detailed OCS design drawings—plan and profile, cross‑sections, and support arrangements—using MicroStation and related CAD tools.
• Develop technical specifications, bills of quantities (BOQs), and installation drawings for construction and procurement activities.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning activities, including review and development of commissioning procedures.
• Validate engineering drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and compliance reports for accuracy and adherence to regulatory expectations.
• Build trusted relationships with clients through clear communication, proactive technical guidance, and reliable project updates.
• Ensure compliance with North American electrification standards (AREMA, CSA, provincial regulations) and relevant international frameworks.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical preferred); Master’s degree considered an asset.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible for licensure.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in rail or transit projects, specializing in OCS or railway electrification.
• Deep expertise in OCS design principles, standards (AREMA, CSA, EN), and rail safety frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead complex design packages, coordinate across disciplines, and deliver field‑ready solutions.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and OCS‑related software; experience with additional electrification analysis tools is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams, guiding junior engineers, and supporting project execution in fast‑paced environments.

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, PEI & 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. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Take the next step in shaping the electrified rail systems that will define the communities of tomorrow. Join us in making an impact.

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.

• 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

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