Senior Communications Design Specialist, Rail & Transit at WSP

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

179100.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, System Integration, Cybersecurity, Fibre Backbone Networks, CCTV, Access Control, Public Address, Passenger Signage, Radio, Fare Systems, SCADA, Master Clock Solutions, Technical Documentation, BIM, LRT, Subway

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP. The Opportunity Build the future of transit with us. Across Canada, WSP is delivering the communications, systems, and digital infrastructure that power safer, smarter, and more connected rail networks. As a Senior Communications Design Specialist, you’ll shape major transit projects from concept through commissioning—bringing systems engineering, system integration, and cybersecurity principles to life on the ground. Your Impact Lead the design of complex communications systems, including fibre backbone networks, CCTV, Access Control, Public Address, telephony, passenger signage, radio, intrusion detection, fare systems, SCADA, and master clock solutions. Develop and review technical design deliverables such as layouts, risers, elevations, schedules, wiring diagrams, and fibre termination diagrams. Oversee and approve technical documentation, including specifications, reports, calculations, test plans, test procedures, and test reports to ensure compliance with project requirements. Apply systems engineering, systems integration, and assurance principles to communications designs for large rail infrastructure projects. Incorporate cybersecurity standards into system architecture and ensure designs meet relevant rail cyber requirements. Support construction and commissioning activities, including T&C, site visits, as-built reviews, and field issue resolution. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary design teams, BIM specialists, and discipline leads to deliver fully integrated solutions. Provide technical leadership on LRT, subway, transit hub, and rail yard projects through all phases. The Skills That Set You Apart A well-rounded background in rail communications systems, with 8–10 years of experience designing and delivering complex systems on large transit infrastructure projects. An engineering degree in a relevant discipline, with P.Eng. designation considered highly desirable. Strong understanding of IP-based networking and the full suite of rail communications systems, including SCADA, fibre networks, CCTV, passenger announcement (PA), radio, and access control. Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering, system integration, and assurance principles across multidisciplinary rail projects. Working knowledge of rail cybersecurity standards (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, IEC 62443) is considered a strong asset. Proven ability to interpret, review, and develop technical documentation—design packages, reports, specifications, and test documentation—with precision and clarity. Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. 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’ll 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. #WeAreWSP This role falls within our Rail & Transit portfolio, a team recognized industry‑wide for delivering award‑winning transit solutions. 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 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? Bring your vision, curiosity, and technical leadership to projects that move entire regions. Be part of something bigger—shape the transit systems that shape our communities. WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP: We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

Responsibilities

The specialist will lead the design of complex communications systems for major transit projects, covering everything from fibre backbones to fare systems and SCADA. This involves developing and reviewing technical deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements, and applying systems engineering and cybersecurity principles.