WSP

Systems Integration Engineer, Senior - Rail and Transit

WSP$123K — $169K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or licensed P.Eng. in Canada.
  • 8+ years of experience in transit, rail, or safety-critical engineering environments.
  • Strong command of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management.
  • Hands-on experience in systems integration for complex rail or transit projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead systems integration planning and execution for multi-disciplinary rail projects.
  • Define and manage systems architecture and integration strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate various subsystems to ensure interoperability within the transit system.
  • Manage interfaces with formal documentation and traceability artifacts.
  • Drive verification and validation activities aligned with design-build milestones.
  • Facilitate technical workshops and resolve interface issues with key stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with system requirements and industry standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the future of urban rail and transit systems.
  • Collaborative project environment conducive to professional growth.
  • Direct engagement with clients and cross-disciplinary teams.
  • Mentorship opportunities for junior engineers and specialists.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity - Build the Future with Us

Step into a senior technical leadership role shaping the next generation of urban rail. As a Senior Systems Integration Engineer, you'll play a critical role in delivering a major rail extension project, ensuring complex new-build systems integrate seamlessly with live, operational transit infrastructure.

Working from our Toronto office or project office, you'll collaborate across disciplines and organizations to drive systems integration from concept through to revenue service - leaving a lasting impact on how communities move.

Your Impact
  • Lead systems integration planning and execution across complex, multi-disciplinary rail and transit projects.
  • Define and manage systems architecture, interfaces, and integration strategies across the full engineering lifecycle.
  • Coordinate signaling, communications, traction power, SCADA, control centre, and related subsystems to ensure seamless interoperability.
  • Define and manage interfaces through Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Definition Documents (IDDs), and traceability artifacts.
  • Drive interface management, verification, and validation activities aligned with progressive design-build milestones.
  • Facilitate technical workshops and interface resolution sessions with designers, contractors, vendors, operators, and clients.
  • Ensure compliance with system requirements, industry standards, and client expectations through robust traceability and governance.
  • Engage directly with clients to resolve technical issues and align expectations
  • Mentor junior engineers and specialists, fostering technical excellence and collaborative delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or licensed P.Eng. in Canada.
  • INCOSE Certification such as ASEP or CSEP would be an asset.
  • 8+ years of experience in transit, rail, or other safety-critical engineering environments.
  • Strong command of Systems Engineering principles, including V-model lifecycle, interface definition, and integration planning.
  • Hands-on experience with systems integration for complex rail or transit projects.
  • Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 15288, IEEE 1220, RAMS, and system safety certification processes.
  • Experience supporting Verification & Validation (V&V) activities (FAT, SAT, SIT, test planning).
  • Knowledge of CENELEC standards and Metrolinx Schedule 29 is an asset
  • Familiarity with Requirements Management and Integration using tools like IBM DOORS
  • Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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?

Join WSP and be part of a team delivering transformative transit infrastructure that connects communities and advances how cities move. Apply today and help redefine what's possible.

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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