Senior Engineer - Traction Power

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Job Description

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates
  • Contributes to the design and analysis of traction power systems, including substations, single-line diagrams, layout plans, and equipment specifications.
  • Perform or support power system modelling and simulation to assess performance, efficiency, reliability, and safety.
  • Assist inor lead, depending on experiencethe development of grounding and bonding designs in accordance with CSA, IEEE, and local safety standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teamsincluding signalling, telecom, overhead catenary, rolling stock, and civil worksto ensure integrated and coordinated system designs.
  • Prepare, review, and validate engineering drawings, technical calculations, specifications, and compliance documentation.
  • Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and constructability evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders by providing technical input, progress updates, and support during design and implementation phases.
  • Depending on experience level, take on increasing responsibility for task coordination, technical leadership, and mentoring of junior staff and securing the engagement for the team.
Mandatory Skills
  • Proven experience with system integration across multiple rail disciplines (e.g., traction power, OCS/OHE, signaling, communications).
  • In-depth knowledge of Canadian and international transit standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSA, IEEE, AREMA, NFPA 130).
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability lead complex projects and mentor cross-functional teams
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation.
  • Solid academic foundation in power systems, electrical circuits, and control systems.
  • Strong knowledge ofAC/DC traction systems,substation design,protection coordination, andequipment ratings.
  • Familiarity with CAD platforms such asBentley, AutoCAD,Civil 3D, orRevitfor electrical design documentation.
  • Familiarity with EMC/EMI concepts, mitigation strategies and mutual impacts on traction power and adjacent systems.
  • Identify and mitigate issues related toDC stray current corrosionand Monitoring Systems.
  • General understanding of railway systems such as signaling, telecommunications, SCADA, and control systems.
  • Experience with system integration across multiple rail disciplines.
  • Exposure to Canadian and international transit standards and regulatory frameworks.
Qualifications for Internal Candidates
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
  • A master's degree is considered an asset.
  • Professional qualification, or eligibility to be registered as such for Canada or any equivalent qualification is preferred.
    BGV:
  • Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

  • Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process including documents uploaded is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

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