Lead Consultant Vehicle Systems, Transit, Bus & Fleet

WSP

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job Category: EngineeringJob Description:The Opportunity:As a Lead Consultant Vehicles Systems, Transit, Bus & Fleet within our Transportation Systems group, you will lead the technical delivery, assurance, and lifecycle performance of vehicles-covering transit buses, school buses, private coach, paratransit, and municipal/service fleets. Focus exclusively on vehicle-side responsibilities: specification, design review, acceptance, operational audits, lifecycle upgrades, and technical training. You will be the go-to authority for ensuring vehicles meet client requirements from procurement to mid-life overhaul, supporting both operations and maintenance teams with the knowledge and tools to succeed.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.#WeAreWSPWhat you can expect to do here:
  • Lead technical specification development for Diesel, Hybrid, BEB, FCEB, and ULEV fleets, ensuring every detail addresses safety, integration, lifecycle cost, and client requirements.
  • Oversee vehicle inspections at OEM facilities and post-delivery, ensuring all units meet contract specs and coordinating defect resolution for final acceptance.
  • Drive performance audits and recommend strategies to optimize operations, maintenance practices, and fleet reliability-maximizing return on investment and minimizing downtime.
  • Plan and manage mid-life overhauls, including HV battery replacements, propulsion upgrades, and essential system refreshes to extend fleet life and compliance with updated standards.
  • Develop and deliver technical training for maintenance teams, covering HV safety, diagnostics, and advanced troubleshooting, and create targeted curricula to close skills gaps.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of zero-emission technologies and best practices.
  • Leverage data analytics (SQL/Python/BI tools) to identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and support data-driven decision-making for fleet modernization.
  • Champion safety and innovation, staying at the forefront of industry standards and technologies to ensure client fleets exceed performance and compliance expectations.
What you'll bring to WSP:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (P.Eng. preferred).
  • Over 12 years' experience in heavy-duty fleet vehicle engineering-especially buses-across diesel, hybrid, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel-cell platforms.
  • Strong record in vehicle specification, procurement, inspections, and lifecycle audits.
  • Experienced in creating technical training for maintenance teams.
  • Skilled in data analytics (SQL, Python, BI tools) to boost reliability.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of BEB/FCEB systems: high-voltage distribution, BMS, propulsion, braking, HVAC/thermal, accessibility, diagnostics, and telematics.
  • Familiar with key industry standards: SAE J1772/CCS, ISO 15118, SAE J2601, SAE J3105, NFPA/CSA HV safety, EMC/EMI, and functional safety.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% of your time
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 our people 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.WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please

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