WSP

Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer, Rail & Transit

WSP$135K — $179K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in automation, ICSS, and SCADA engineering
  • Expertise with major platforms like Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Emerson DeltaV
  • Strong knowledge of alarm management and operational readiness
  • Experience across industries such as Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, and Data Centres
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required; certifications in Functional Safety and OT Cybersecurity are assets
  • Demonstrated leadership ability under tight timelines in complex projects

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, programming, testing, and commissioning of ICSS and SCADA systems
  • Champion compliance with IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 safety standards
  • Architect and implement secure OT network designs
  • Develop engineering deliverables including control philosophies and strategy plans
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for seamless integration
  • Oversee commissioning and start-up activities including live transitions
  • Build client relationships through technical leadership and site inspections

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on major projects in energy, transportation, and industrial sectors
  • Role involves leading complex automation solutions
  • Focus on integrating cybersecurity best practices
  • Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Potential for significant professional growth in a senior leadership position
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity - Build the Future with Us

Step into a senior technical leadership role where your expertise in Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS) and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) helps shape the reliability, safety, and performance of critical infrastructure. As a Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer, you will lead complex automation solutions from concept through commissioning, supporting major projects across energy, transportation, data centres, and advanced industrial environments.

Your Impact
  • Lead the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of complex ICSS, SCADA, BPCS, and SIS systems for critical infrastructure projects.
  • Apply and champion compliance with IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 functional safety standards across all project phases.
  • Architect and implement secure OT network designs, integrating cybersecurity best practices into industrial control environments.
  • Develop high-quality engineering deliverables, including control philosophies, drawings, execution strategies, and alarm management plans.
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and alignment with client and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee commissioning and start-up activities, including live system transitions, hot cutovers, and performance validation.
  • Build trusted client relationships by providing technical leadership, conducting site inspections, and supporting technical surveys.


The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in automation, ICSS, and SCADA engineering roles.
  • Proven expertise with major platforms such as Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens, Aveva (System Platform, OSI PI, InTouch), Ignition, Iconics, ReLab Clearview.
  • Strong working knowledge of alarm management, rationalisation, and operational readiness.
  • Experience delivering systems across industries including Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Transportation Systems, and Data Centres.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required; Functional Safety and OT Cybersecurity certifications are considered strong assets.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to deliver under tight timelines in complex project environments.


Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 - $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & 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?

Apply today and discover how your expertise can help deliver safer, smarter, and more resilient infrastructure with WSP.

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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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