Senior Engineer, Track and Civil at WSP

Markham, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

169800.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Track Design, Civil Engineering, Rail Transit, Design Leadership, Ballasted Track, Non-Ballasted Track, Alignment Design, Clearance Assessments, Peer Review, Technical Deliverables, Cost Estimation, Mentorship, Proposal Development, Field Audits, AREMA Standards, AutoCAD

Industry

Professional Services

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 Build the future with us. As part of our Rail & Transit team, you will contribute to projects that enhance mobility, improve safety, and strengthen the infrastructure that keeps communities moving. Rail & Transit Excellence: WSP’s Rail & Transit team has been recognized for award‑winning delivery, cutting‑edge innovation, and trusted expertise across Canada’s most complex transit programs. You will join our Toronto office as a Senior Engineer, Track and Civil, playing a hands‑on role in advancing rail infrastructure through thoughtful design, collaboration, and technical leadership. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Impact * Take a proactive, hands‑on role in the delivery of track design projects across conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design stages. * Lead and manage the full track design process, ensuring technical excellence and consistency across project phases. * Develop ballasted and non‑ballasted track structures, horizontal and vertical alignment, profiles, and associated grading. * Conduct rail vehicle and infrastructure clearance assessments to ensure system compatibility and safety. * Perform peer review of track designs, analyses, and reports prior to client submission. * Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to maintain coordinated, high‑quality project outputs. * Prepare technical deliverables including design briefs, engineering analyses, calculations, specifications, and tender documents. * Determine quantities, develop cost estimates, and support construction documentation. * Provide technical direction, mentorship, and oversight to junior designers and engineers. * Support Project Managers in developing design schedules, scopes, and budgets. * Participate in proposal development, bids, and strategic growth initiatives. * Engage with clients and transportation agencies regularly to support design coordination and project delivery. * Participate in field audits and inspections, including pre-design condition assessments, periodic trackwork inspections, and track in-service inspections, as required. * Uphold WSP Quality Management, Safety, and Environmental policies on all assignments. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Skills That Set You Apart * 10+ years of experience in railway track engineering, including complex multidisciplinary rail transit or Class 1 railway projects. * Deep technical knowledge of Class 1 mainline, yard, industrial track, intermodal, transload, special trackwork, ballasted/non‑ballasted track, drainage, and grading requirements. * Experience supporting commuter rail and light rail transit (LRT) projects. * Ability to supervise junior staff, manage workflows, and oversee technical production. * Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage deadlines, anticipate challenges, and identify scope or change‑order considerations. * Experience in track construction supervision and trackwork inspection. * Exposure to P3 infrastructure projects is an asset. * Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Strong working knowledge of AREMA, Class 1 railway standards, and LRT design and construction requirements. * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and P.Eng. in Ontario (or eligibility for licensure). * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. #WeAreWSP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 – $179,100 MB & ON: $123,300 – $169,800 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $122,100 – $162,200 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make Your Mark With WSP Join us to shape the future of rail infrastructure and help deliver the systems that keep our communities moving. 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 READ THE FULL POLICY. [https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies]

Responsibilities

The Senior Engineer will take a proactive, hands-on role in delivering track design projects across all stages, leading the full track design process for ballasted and non-ballasted structures, alignments, and profiles. Responsibilities also include preparing technical deliverables, providing technical direction and mentorship to junior staff, and supporting project managers with schedules and budgets.