WSP

Signaling Engineer, Rail and Transit

WSP$90K — $124K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or EIT eligible.
  • 5+ years of experience in Rail Systems Engineering or relevant signaling disciplines.
  • Expertise in conventional signaling systems, including braking calculations and schematics.
  • Knowledge of Computer Based Train Control is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of rail industry codes, standards, and rules.
  • Experience in technical teamwork within a consulting setting.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and analysis of rail signaling systems.
  • Perform signaling calculations, drawings, and design packages for implementation.
  • Conduct detailed technical checks of signaling designs from internal teams and third-party consultants.
  • Develop signaling schemes compliant with industry standards and client specifications.
  • Serve as a technical resource ensuring quality and safety in signaling designs.
  • Engage with clients to explain technical concepts and solve engineering challenges.
  • Plan and execute project work, managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities with leadership support.
  • Mentorship for career growth within the consulting environment.
  • Impactful role in shaping innovative rail systems across Canada.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity - Build the Future with Us

As an Intermediate Signaling Engineer, you will play a key technical role within WSP's Rail & Transit team, helping shape safe, reliable, and innovative rail systems across Canada. Reporting to the Manager, Rail Systems Engineering, you will collaborate with Chief Engineers, technical specialists, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex signaling solutions for commuter rail, subway, light rail, and heavy rail projects.

In this role, you will apply your transferable skills to define engineering processes, develop execution plans, mentor junior team members, and play a part in delivering multiple projects. You will be supported by leadership to grow your professional capabilities and strengthen your impact as a leader in a consulting environment.

Your Impact
  • Contribute to the development and analysis of rail signaling systems.
  • Perform signaling calculations, drawings, specifications, procurement documents, and design packages for construction and implementation.
  • Provide detailed technical checks of signaling and circuit designs produced by internal teams and third-party consultants.
  • Develop compliant signaling schemes aligned with industry standards, codes, client specifications, and rail operating rules.
  • Serve as a technical resource across projects, ensuring quality, safety, and consistency of signaling designs.
  • Engage with clients to communicate technical concepts clearly and resolve complex engineering challenges.
  • Plan and execute project work while balancing scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario or eligible for registration or Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Rail Systems Engineering or equivalent signaling disciplines.
  • Demonstrated expertise in conventional signaling systems, including braking calculations, control tables, schematics, and phasing plans.
  • A knowledge of Computer Based Train Control would be an asset
  • Strong working knowledge of applicable rail industry codes, standards, and operating rules.
  • Proven ability to collaborate in technical teams in a consulting environment.
  • PMP certification considered an asset.

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?

Join WSP and help deliver rail and transit systems that move communities forward. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

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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