Lighting designer, rail and transit

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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 – Your Impact Starts Here

Join our award-winning Rail & Transit team—recognized globally for excellence in engineering and delivering transformative transit solutions.
As a Lighting Designer – Rail & Transit, you will contribute to safer, smarter, more sustainable transportation infrastructure across Canada. This role empowers you to combine technical expertise with real-world impact as part of a collaborative and future-focused environment. 

Your Impact

Design roadway lighting, rail tunnel lighting, and traffic signal systems aligned with applicable standards and project specifications

Perform photometric analysis, lighting calculations, and system circuit design

Conduct voltage drops calculations and prepares detailed wiring and connection diagrams

Develop high-quality contractual deliverables in strict accordance with CADD requirements and design directives

Review existing conditions, drawings and specifications to refine designs

Participate in interdisciplinary coordination sessions to resolve interface issues

Collaborate with clients, consultants, and stakeholders, presenting design concepts in workshops and meetings

Apply proactive, solution-driven thinking to design challenges and client engagement

 

The Skills That Set You Apart

Post-secondary diploma or degree in engineering, design, or a related discipline

Minimum of two years of relevant experience in lighting design or similar technical environments

Knowledge of roadway lighting, rail tunnel lighting, and traffic signal design requirements

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and AGI32. MicroStation is an asset.

Familiarity with PHM-125 traffic signal drawings and regional specifications (City of Toronto, Region of Peel, Toronto Hydro, Alectra) is an asset.

Experience producing consistent and professional CADD drawings and managing revision control

Understanding of TTC/Metrolinx CADD standards and ESA/CSA codes and standards is an asset.

Asset: Leadership experience or coordination roles within multidisciplinary teams

 

 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 across Canada or around the world, 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

 

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.