Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer, Rail & Transit
WSP in Canada · Vancouver, BC
- On site
- Full-time
- CA$179,100 / year
- Vancouver, BC
Job highlights
- Lead critical infrastructure automation projects.
- Design, program, test, and commission systems.
- Ensure functional safety and cybersecurity compliance.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Build client relationships through technical leadership.
About the role
The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us
Step into a senior technical leadership role where your expertise in Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS) and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) helps shape the reliability, safety, and performance of critical infrastructure. As a Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer, you will lead complex automation solutions from concept through commissioning, supporting major projects across energy, transportation, data centres, and advanced industrial environments.
Your Impact
- Lead the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of complex ICSS, SCADA, BPCS, and SIS systems for critical infrastructure projects.
- Apply and champion compliance with IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 functional safety standards across all project phases.
- Architect and implement secure OT network designs, integrating cybersecurity best practices into industrial control environments.
- Develop high‑quality engineering deliverables, including control philosophies, drawings, execution strategies, and alarm management plans.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and alignment with client and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee commissioning and start‑up activities, including live system transitions, hot cutovers, and performance validation.
- Build trusted client relationships by providing technical leadership, conducting site inspections, and supporting technical surveys.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in automation, ICSS, and SCADA engineering roles.
- Proven expertise with major platforms such as Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens, Aveva (System Platform, OSI PI, InTouch), Ignition, Iconics, ReLab Clearview.
- Strong working knowledge of alarm management, rationalisation, and operational readiness.
- Experience delivering systems across industries including Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Transportation Systems, and Data Centres.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required; Functional Safety and OT Cybersecurity certifications are considered strong assets.
- Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to deliver under tight timelines in complex project environments.
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.
Key skills/competency
- Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer
- Automation
- Control Systems Engineering
- Functional Safety (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511)
- OT Cybersecurity
- Schneider Electric
- Rockwell Automation
- Emerson DeltaV
- Siemens
- Aveva
Skills & topics
- Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer
- Rail & Transit
- Automation
- Control Systems
- SCADA
- ICSS
- Functional Safety
- Cybersecurity
- Engineering
- Project Management
- Schneider Electric
- Rockwell Automation
- Siemens
- Aveva
- P.Eng.
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years of ICSS/SCADA experience and P.Eng. designation.
- Showcase expertise: Detail your experience with platforms like Schneider Electric, Rockwell, Siemens, and Aveva.
- Emphasize leadership: Provide examples of managing complex projects and delivering under tight deadlines.
- Address qualifications: Clearly list your Bachelor's degree and any functional safety or cybersecurity certifications.
- Research WSP: Understand their mission to 'shape communities to advance humanity' and their role in critical infrastructure.
Technical preparation
Master IEC 61508/61511 functional safety standards.,Deep dive into specified automation platforms.,Practice secure OT network design principles.,Review alarm management and rationalization techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading a complex automation project.,How do you ensure functional safety compliance?,Share an experience managing client relationships.,How do you handle tight project deadlines?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer at WSP in Canada?
- As a Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer at WSP in Canada, you will lead the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of complex automation systems for critical infrastructure. This includes ensuring compliance with functional safety standards, architecting secure OT networks, developing engineering deliverables, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, overseeing commissioning, and building client relationships.
- What qualifications are essential for the Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer role at WSP?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering, a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in ICSS and SCADA engineering, and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation. Expertise with major automation platforms and a strong understanding of alarm management are also crucial.
- Which automation platforms are most relevant for this Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer position at WSP?
- WSP seeks proven expertise with major platforms such as Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens, and Aveva (System Platform, OSI PI, InTouch). Experience with Ignition, Iconics, and ReLab Clearview is also beneficial.
- Does WSP Canada offer opportunities for professional development for Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineers?
- Yes, WSP emphasizes growth and opportunity, stating that 'limitless opportunities start here.' They encourage tailoring roles to ambitions, indicating a supportive environment for professional development and career advancement.
- What is the typical work arrangement for a Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer at WSP?
- While the job description mentions flexible work and real balance, the specific work arrangement (on-site, hybrid, remote) isn't explicitly stated for this role. However, given the nature of engineering and commissioning, a hybrid or on-site arrangement is likely, with potential for flexibility. It's best to clarify during the interview process.
- How does WSP Canada approach functional safety and cybersecurity for ICSS & SCADA systems?
- WSP places a strong emphasis on functional safety and cybersecurity. Candidates are expected to apply and champion compliance with IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 standards and architect/implement secure OT network designs with cybersecurity best practices integrated into industrial control environments.