WSP

ICSS & SCADA Engineer, Rail & Transit

WSP$98K — $130K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related science from an accredited university.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or ability to obtain within one year.
  • Minimum 5 years designing industrial or railway-related control systems.
  • Extensive experience with PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, and DCS architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of digital and analogue instrumentation and control design implications.
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols like TCP/IP, Modbus, and IEC-61850.
  • Exposure to OT / ICSS security architectures and cybersecurity considerations.

Responsibilities

  • Function as a technical resource for control systems engineering concepts and standards.
  • Develop control and monitoring strategies for rail transit subsystems.
  • Prepare control system narratives, diagrams, and control points tables.
  • Develop control panel layout drawings and wiring schemes.
  • Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
  • Produce design reports, drawings, and technical specifications for ICSS and SCADA systems.
  • Support testing, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting during project delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical transportation infrastructure projects across Canada.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Focus on safety and resilience in control system solutions.
  • Investment in professional development and training.
  • Potential for career advancement within a reputable firm.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity - Build the Future with Us

As an Integrated Control & Safety Systems(ICSS) / Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Engineer, you'll join WSP's Rail & Transit team, helping deliver safe, resilient, and intelligent control system solutions that support critical transportation infrastructure across Canada.

Reporting to the Lead ICSS & SCADA Engineer, you'll support complex, multidisciplinary projects and industry partners while taking ownership of control system design. You'll ensure designs meet applicable standards and specifications, while contributing to consistent processes and execution plans across multiple projects.

Your Impact
  • Function as a technical resource in the development of advanced concepts, techniques, and standards for control systems engineering.
  • Develop control and monitoring strategies for rail and transit subsystems, including traction power, building electrical and mechanical systems, and subway ventilation systems.
  • Prepare control system narratives, diagrams, and control points tables to support detailed design and delivery.
  • Develop control panel layout drawings, including control and power wiring schemes.
  • Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for assigned projects.
  • Produce design reports, drawings, and technical specifications for ICSS and SCADA systems.
  • Perform technical reviews of design submissions, respond to RFIs, and provide independent peer reviews.
  • Support testing, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities during project delivery.


The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related science discipline from an accredited university.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or another Canadian province, or ability to obtain registration within one year of start date.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience designing industrial or railway-related control systems.
  • Extensive experience with PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, and DCS system architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of digital and analogue instrumentation, including wiring and control module design implications.
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols such as TCP/IP, OPC, Modbus, BACnet, DNP3, and IEC-61850.
  • Exposure to OT / ICSS security architectures and cybersecurity considerations.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.


Compensation

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?

Apply today and discover how WSP can help you redefine what's possible-for your career and for the communities we serve.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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