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CAD Designer, Lighting Design - Rail and Transit


Company : WSP in Canada


Location : Markham, York Region


Created : 2026-01-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

CAD Designer, Lighting Design - Rail and Transit WSP is seeking a CAD Designer with a specialization in Lighting Design to join our Rail & Transit Team in Toronto. You will collaborate with Engineers and Specialists to develop detailed design and drawing packages focused on roadway and tunnel lighting systems, traffic signal systems, and photometric design for both temporary and permanent installations. This role includes cable containment and electrical coordination responsibilities across transit infrastructure projects. 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 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 employeefocused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. What you can expect to do here: Design lighting and traffic signal systems in accordance with applicable standards and specifications Perform photometric analysis, lighting calculation and circuit design Perform voltage drop calculations for lighting systems Prepare detailed wiring diagrams for traffic signal and lighting installations Design ductbanks and cabling infrastructure for lighting and signal systems Generate contractual deliverables from models for client submission Review and interpret existing conditions, drawings, and specifications Prepare drawings in strict accordance with CADD requirements and design directives Participate in interdisciplinary coordination and interface resolution meetings Liaise with clients, co-consultants, and attend workshops to present design concepts Apply a proactive, entrepreneurial attitude to problemsolving and client engagement Core Qualifications: Postsecondary diploma or degree in engineering or design Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks High attention to detail and professional integrity Technical Qualifications: Experience with roadway lighting, tunnel lighting and traffic signal system Experience with PHM125 traffic signal drawings Familiarity with City of Toronto Traffic Signal Standards, Region of Peel specifications, Toronto Hydro and Alectra Utilities standards Knowledge of Toronto Hydro and Alectra coordination processes Proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation, Revit, AGI32 Experience producing consistent and professional CADD drawings Familiarity with TTC/Metrolinx CADD standards Experience in drawing control and version registration Ensure compliance with ESA, CSA, and other applicable codes and standards Desirable Qualifications: Leadership and team coordination experience Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) Experience in a consulting engineering environment About WSP WSP est lune des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels travers le monde. Notre mission est dassurer la prennit de nos villes et nos environnements. Notre quipe compte plus de 65000 membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de 12000 personnes impliques dans tous les domaines; de lassainissement de lenvironnement la planification urbaine, de lingnierie de btiments emblmatiques la ralisation de rseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles faons d'extraire des ressources essentielles et dveloppons des sources d'nergie renouvelables pour l'avenir. Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons. Nous accordons une grande valeur nos employs et notre rputation. Nous uvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale. Nous sommes axs sur lavenir et remettons en question le statu quo. Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons. Nous soutenons une culture dautonomie et de responsabilisation. Veuillez noter : La sant et la scurit sont des valeurs absolument essentielles pour WSP. tant donn limportance de se garder en scurit, vous devez vous conformer notre politique de sant, scurit et environnement (SSE) en tout temps, ainsi quaux politiques SSE du client lorsque cela sapplique. Les offres demploi pour des postes impliquant des travaux sur le terrain et assujettis en matire de scurit sont conditionnelles ce que les candidats soient en mesure d'effectuer des tches physiques cls du travail tel que dcrit dans l'offre d'emploi et lors de l'entrevue. Cela peut inclure la capacit de travailler dans une varit de conditions environnementales, telles que les rgions loignes ou isoles, travailler seul, et dans des cas de mauvais temps (dans des limites sres et raisonnables). L'usage du genre masculin inclut le fminin et n'a t utilis que pour allger le texte. WSP accueille et encourage les personnes mobilit rduite. Les accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent tous les aspects du processus de slection. WSP souscrit au principe de lquit en matire demploi. Seules les candidatures retenues seront contactes. WSP naccepte pas les cv spontans transmis par des agences. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez lire VEUILLEZ LIRE LINTGRALIT DE LA POLITIQUE. #J-18808-Ljbffr