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Senior Traction Power Engineer, Rail and Transit

WSP Thornhill, ON senior full-time

Salary

$135,200 – $179,100 per year

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Description

As a Senior 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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Develop grounding and bonding designs aligned with CSA, IEEE, and safety requirements.
  • 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.
  • Contribute to the development of proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules as needed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; master's an asset.
  • Licensed P.Eng. in Ontario or eligible for licensure.
  • 10+ years of experience in traction power engineering for rail or transit systems.
  • Strong understanding of AREMA, CSA, EN, IEEE, and related standards.
  • 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.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to lead complex projects and mentor cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

  • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. 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.

Compensation:

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100
  • MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $122,100 – $162,200

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/81584

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