With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. 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. 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. 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; master's an asset. ~ Licensed P.5+ years of experience in traction power engineering for rail or transit systems. ~ 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. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers,



advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. 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.

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $89,200 – $118,500 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. 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 are locally dedicated with international scale 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.

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 protected 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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📌 Traction Power Engineer, Rail and Transit (Toronto)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 Toronto