Systems Requirements Engineer - Rail and Transit

Job Description

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

Shape the future of urban mobility by joining our Rail Systems Engineering team in the Greater Toronto Area. You’ll play a pivotal role in planning and executing systems requirements activities for a major urban rail extension project—integrating new-build systems infrastructure with existing operational transit lines. This is your chance to lead technical processes, define execution strategies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts on projects that transform communities.

Proud to share that the WSP in Canada Rail & Transit team has achieved 1st place for "Great Company to Work for in Canadian Rail" at the Inaugural TRACCS Transit & Rail Association Awards.

Your Impact

• Administer and maintain IBM DOORS NG requirements repository, ensuring configuration control and synchronization across design activities.
• Drive requirements analysis, decomposition, and traceability to support compliance and alignment with project objectives.
• Apply systems engineering principles to allocate requirements effectively across design teams and phases of the V-model lifecycle.
• Capture and manage changes to the Project Agreement and related documentation in line with established change management processes.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in systems, electrical, or related engineering discipline; P.Eng. license in Ontario required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering within transit or safety-critical industries.
• Proficiency in IBM DOORS NG and strong understanding of requirements management and V-model lifecycle.
• Familiarity with signalling, SCADA, communications, traction power, and overhead catenary systems; knowledge of Metrolinx standards is an asset.
• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification considered an advantage.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people doing humbly important work.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what's possible. Apply today and let's create lasting change together!

Compensation:

• BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $135,200 – $179,100
• MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800
• Atlantic Provinces & 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.

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C’est pourquoi nous rassemblons des personnes animées par la résolution de défis complexes — des ingénieur·e·s, des scientifiques, des conseiller·ère·s et des expert·e·s techniques guidé·e·s par une passion commune : redéfinir ce qui est possible et imaginer ce qui vient ensuite. Nous sommes des Visionniers et Visionnières.

En tant que l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels au monde, nous collaborons avec la clientèle dans les secteurs du transport, des infrastructures, de l’environnement, du bâtiment, de l’énergie, de l’eau, ainsi que des mines et métaux. Nous allions une connaissance approfondie des réalités locales à une perspective globale pour créer des solutions qui laissent une empreinte positive et durable.

Chez WSP, vous joindrez une communauté d’esprits brillants qui repoussent les limites chaque jour - grâce à leur expertise, leur créativité et leur volonté d’innover pour bâtir un avenir plus résilient et interconnecté. Ici, vos idées sont valorisées, votre développement est soutenu, et vous êtes encouragé·e à être pleinement vous-même. Nous donnons à notre personnel les moyens de collaborer entre disciplines, de remettre en question le statu quo et de façonner une carrière porteuse de sens.

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