THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior EMC/EMI Engineer to lead Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) activities across our railway projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with North American EMC/EMI standards, managing simulation and measurement activities, and supporting the safe, interference-free operation of rail systems. In addition to EMC/EMI duties, the successful candidate will contribute to electrical engineering tasks related to AC and DC traction power system design. This hybrid role is ideal for a well-rounded engineer with deep technical knowledge of rail systems and a flexible, team-oriented mindset.

EMC/EMI RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement EMC/EMI Control Plan, Risk Mitigation Plan, and Design Guideline for complex railway infrastructure and systems.
• Ensure compliance with European and North American standards, as well as applicable CSA and Transport Canada regulations.
• Perform electromagnetic field simulations using specialized tools (e.g., CST Studio, ANSYS HFSS, or similar).
• Lead site testing and measurements, including conducted and radiated emissions, susceptibility, and shielding effectiveness.
• Analyze both sources and victims of EMI within the rail environment, including third-party systems and adjacent infrastructure (e.g., signaling, telecom, SCADA).
• Provide technical reviews of installation practices, ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in the Electric Railway Environment, including the stations, railway route, and Rolling stock.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including signaling, civil, mechanical, and systems engineering.
• Support design reviews, hazard analysis, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings and provide expert guidance on EMC/EMI topics.
• Assist with commissioning and troubleshooting when electromagnetic interference is suspected in field conditions.

Traction Power & Electrical Engineering Responsibilities (as required) :

• Assist with the design and review of AC and DC traction power systems, including substations, rectifiers, switchgear, and negative return systems.
• Contribute to grounding and bonding designs, stray current control plans, and interface coordination.
• Perform load calculations, cable sizing, protective device coordination, and electrical layout development.
• Provide technical support during system integration, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, interface documents, and equipment specifications.

What you’ll bring to WSP :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in EMC/EMI engineering, preferably in the rail and transit sectors.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC railway traction power systems and railway electrification, and Rolling Stock.
• Proficiency in EM field simulation tools and use of spectrum analysis equipment.
• Experience with field testing procedures and reporting formats accepted by Canadian transit authorities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and interface documents.
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary coordination in large infrastructure projects.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel occasionally to sites across the GTA.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in Ontario, or eligible for licensure, and EMC Certification are assets.

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).
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