What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.
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 with Us
Join WSP’s Rail Systems Engineering team as a Senior Systems Requirements Engineer , where you’ll play a critical role in shaping a major urban rail extension in the GTA. This high‑profile project involves the complex integration of new systems infrastructure with existing, operational transit networks—requiring precision, collaboration, and systems thinking at the highest level.
Working alongside Chief Engineers, Project Managers, and multi‑disciplinary specialists, you’ll help define requirements processes, lead technical activities, and influence how large‑scale rail systems are delivered—safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
Your Impact
- Lead systems requirements management activities for a major urban rail extension project, ensuring alignment across design, delivery, and stakeholder teams
- Administer and govern the requirements repository in IBM DOORS Next Generation (NG), maintaining configuration control and end‑to‑end traceability
- Analyze, decompose, allocate, and trace requirements across multiple engineering disciplines and design phases
- Ensure requirements remain aligned with the Project Agreement, scope, cost, and schedule throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage and document changes in accordance with established change management processes
- Collaborate closely with signals, communications, traction power, SCADA, and other rail systems specialists
- Support compliance, verification, and validation activities across the V‑Model lifecycle
- Mentor and share systems engineering best practices with team members, strengthening capability across the project
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence in Ontario
- Minimum 8 years of experience in transit, rail, or other safety‑critical industries
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering, with demonstrated requirements management expertise
- Strong working knowledge of Systems Engineering processes, V‑Model lifecycle, and requirements allocation
- Hands‑on experience using requirements management tools, including IBM DOORS NG
- Familiarity with rail systems such as signalling, SCADA, communications, traction power, and OCS
- Experience working in multi‑disciplinary engineering teams on large, complex infrastructure projects
- INCOSE certification (ASEP or CSEP) considered a strong asset
- Familiarity with Metrolinx Design Standards and Manuals considered an asset
Why Choose WSP?
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 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 #2026rail
Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100
MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & 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?
If you’re motivated by complex challenges, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on Canada’s transit infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
