CAD Designer, Lighting Design - Rail and Transit

CAD Designer, Lighting Design - Rail and Transit

Apply for the CAD Designer, Lighting Design – Rail & Transit role at WSP in Canada.

The Opportunity: WSP is seeking a CAD Designer with a specialization in Lighting Design to join our Rail & Transit Team in Toronto. You will collaborate with Engineers and Specialists to develop detailed design and drawing packages focused on roadway and tunnel lighting systems, traffic signal systems, and photometric design for both temporary and permanent installations. The role includes cable containment and electrical coordination responsibilities across transit infrastructure projects, and contributes to defining processes and executing plans across multiple projects. Management will support your development toward leadership roles in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Design lighting and traffic signal systems in accordance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Perform photometric analysis, lighting calculation and circuit design.
• Perform voltage drop calculations for lighting systems.
• Prepare detailed wiring diagrams for traffic signal and lighting installations.
• Design ductbanks and cabling infrastructure for lighting and signal systems.
• Generate contractual deliverables from models for client submission.
• Review and interpret existing conditions, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare drawings in strict accordance with CADD requirements and design directives.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination and interface resolution meetings.
• Liaise with clients, co‑consultants, and attend workshops to present design concepts.
• Apply a proactive, entrepreneurial attitude to problem‑solving and client engagement.

Qualifications

Core Qualifications

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in engineering or design.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity.

Technical Qualifications

• Experience with roadway lighting, tunnel lighting, and traffic signal systems.
• Experience with PHM‑125 traffic signal drawings.
• Familiarity with City of Toronto Traffic Signal Standards, Region of Peel specifications, Toronto Hydro and Alectra Utilities standards.
• Knowledge of Toronto Hydro and Alectra coordination processes.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit, AGI32.
• Experience producing consistent and professional CADD drawings.
• Familiarity with TTC/Metrolinx CADD standards.
• Experience in drawing control and version registration.
• Ensure compliance with ESA, CSA, and other applicable codes and standards.

Desirable Qualifications

• Leadership and team coordination experience.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio).
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology. Industry: Professional Services.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WSP souscrit au principe de l’équité en matière d’emploi. Seules les candidatures retenues seront contactées. WSP n’accepte pas les cv spontanés transmis par des agences. WSP accueille et encourage les personnes à mobilité réduite. Les accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection. WSP souscrit au principe de l’équité en matière d’emploi. Seules les candidatures retenues seront contactées.