System Engineer, Transit, Bus & Fleet

Job Description

Overview

Are you ready to lead the transformation of transit systems in Canada’s greatest cities? As a Systems Engineer in Transit & Fleet Electrification, you’ll drive innovative projects that redefine fleet operations and sustainable mobility. You’ll develop advanced solutions for vehicles, charging infrastructure, and digital platforms, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver seamless, impactful results from concept to commissioning. If you’re passionate about smart transit and ready to make a difference, join us and help electrify the future.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we\'re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we\'re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we\'re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it\'s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Partner with agencies and operators to define operational needs, transition strategies, and technology choices for modern fleets.
• Lead feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments to ensure resilient, maintainable system deployments.
• Design and integrate vehicle, charging, and digital infrastructure for seamless, end-to-end connectivity.
• Produce and review functional requirements, technical specifications, and integration plans for operational systems.
• Support procurement through technical evaluations, compliance checklists, and vendor selection.
• Oversee system commissioning, testing, and handover, ensuring compliance and successful integration.
• Stay ahead of industry trends by embracing V2G, microgrids, and AI-powered fleet optimization.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor\'s or master\'s degree in: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the system engineering environment, in transportation, transit systems, fleet electrification, vehicle systems integration or related field.
• Strong background in drafting and validating system specifications and integration requirements for complex operational systems.
• Experience with EV charging infrastructure, energy management systems, and vehicle telematics is considered an asset.
• Experience with SCADA systems, power distribution, data analytics, and cybersecurity requirements is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of procurement and commissioning to support project transitions.

Job Info

• Job Identification 72638
• Locations 25 York St, Toronto, ON, M5J 2V5, CA 150 Commerce Valley Drive West, Thornhill, ON, L3T 7Z3, CA
• Posting Date 09/03/2025, 01:38 PM

About Us

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 ourpeople 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.