Senior ICSS & SCADA Engineer, Rail & Transit
WSP•Vancouver, BC
•CA$122,100 - CA$179,100
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to deliver under tight timelines in complex project environments.
Nice To Haves
- Functional Safety and OT Cybersecurity certifications are considered strong assets.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Flexible work, real balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
