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Senior Rail Vehicle Engineer
WSP in Canada
Canada
- Full-time
Lead high-value rolling stock engineering assignments that influence fleet strategy, maintenance investment, and long-term asset performance. You will bring senior technical judgement to…
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Testing & Materials Engineer
WSP in Canada
Canada
- Full-time
Shape critical asset integrity decisions for railway rolling stock and infrastructure through senior-level expertise in nondestructive testing, materials engineering, and failure analysis.…
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Testing & Materials Engineer
WSP
Canada
- Full-time
Shape critical asset integrity decisions for railway rolling stock and infrastructure through senior-level expertise in nondestructive testing, materials engineering, and failure analysis.…
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Senior Rail Vehicle Engineer
WSP
Montreal, QC
Lead high-value rolling stock engineering assignments that influence fleet strategy, maintenance investment, and long-term asset performance. You will bring senior technical judgement to…
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Fire Safety Engineer
Alstom
Kingston, ON
Take on a new challenge and apply your materials expertise in a new cutting-edge field. As Fire Safety Engineer, you'll manage Fire Safety analysis & documents in accordance with Quality,…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
SYSTRA Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Years of experience: 10-15 years of experience with a minimum of 5 years in rolling stock with passenger vehicles.
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Electrical Engineer
SYSTRA Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
As part of the Rolling Stock Division, the Electrical Engineer will be involved in a variety of projects on passenger railcars and locomotives. He/she will work on the creation and…
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Rolling Stock Engineer
SYSTRA Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
The Rolling Stock Engineer will act as technical lead for rolling stock studies, procurement and maintenance projects as well as for rolling stock maintenance facilities design and…
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Senior Electrical Engineer
SYSTRA Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
As part of the Rolling Stock Division, the Electrical Engineer will be involved in a variety of projects on passenger railcars and locomotives. He/she will work on the creation and…
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Managing Consultant, Traction Power
Network Rail Consulting
Toronto, ON
- $160,000 to $185,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Shape traction power strategies and requirements, translating service plans, rolling stock needs and network constraints into clear, deliverable solutions.
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Safety and Systems Assurance Specialist
AtkinsRéalis
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Serve as the RAMS subject matter expert for rail and public transit projects, including infrastructure, signaling, and rolling stock systems.
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Project Engineer-In-Training
AtkinsRéalis
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
A Rolling stock specialist is responsible for providing technical and contractual oversight pertaining to the end‑to‑end delivery of rolling stock vehicles. Projects could consider heavy…
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Directeur(trice) de l’ingénierie (Montreal, QC) / Site Engineering Director (Montreal, QC)
CAD Railway Industries Ltd.
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…specialize in the repair, conversion, and refurbishment of rolling railway equipment (various types of wagons and locomotives) with workshops and offices in Montreal (Lachine area) and…
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Optical Engineer I
Rocket Lab
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Based out of Rocket Lab's site Sinclair Interplanetary in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the Optical Engineer II reports to the optical lead and is responsible for supporting development and…
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Optical Engineer I
Rocket Lab
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Based out of Rocket Lab's site Sinclair Interplanetary in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the Optical Engineer II reports to the optical lead and is responsible for supporting development and…
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Optical Engineer II
Rocket Lab
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Based out of Rocket Lab's site Sinclair Interplanetary in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the Optical Engineer II reports to the optical lead and is responsible for supporting development and…
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T&C Test Engineer
Alstom
Thunder Bay, ON
Experience with test automation frameworks and data acquisition systems for rolling stock.
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Optical Engineer I
Rocket Lab Corporation
Toronto, ON
Based out of Rocket Lab's site Sinclair Interplanetary in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the Optical Engineer II reports to the optical lead and is responsible for supporting development and…
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Signaling System Engineer
Hitachi Rail
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
…between the Signaling Subsystem and the Other Subsystems (e.g. Rolling Stock, TLC) as well as the internal interfaces within the Signaling…
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Optical Engineer II
Rocket Lab
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Based out of Rocket Lab's site Sinclair Interplanetary in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the Optical Engineer II reports to the optical lead and is responsible for supporting development and…
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Lead, Manufacturing Engineer
Rocket Lab
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to…
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Senior RAM Engineer
Parsons Corporation
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Experience with railway systems such as signaling, rolling stock, communications, power, or infrastructure.
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REM - Rolling Stock TSSSA Engineer
Alstom
Brossard, QC
As a TSSSA Rolling Stock Engineer on the REM project, your primary responsibility will be to provide technical support to the maintainer for the Bogie, Traction, Braking, and TCMS systems,…
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Senior Electrical Designer
CRWS - Canadian Railway Services
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
As Senior Electrical Designer, you will work with the Lead Electrical Engineer to design, develop, review, and support electrical and automation systems used in rolling stock applications.
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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (10570) Toronto, Canada
Extreme Networks
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Title of position: Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

WSP in Canada

Testing & Materials Engineer

Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in materials engineering, NDT, failure analysis, quality assurance, or asset integrity.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

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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

Unlock Potential

Shape critical asset integrity decisions for railway rolling stock and infrastructure through senior-level expertise in nondestructive testing, materials engineering, and failure analysis. You will lead complex investigations, guide inspection strategies, and help clients turn technical evidence into risk-informed actions that protect people, performance, and long-term asset value.

Your Impact

Lead complex NDT, materials engineering, and failure investigations for critical railway components and systems.
Define risk-based inspection and testing strategies that strengthen condition-based maintenance and asset integrity programs.
Provide senior technical judgement on repair, replacement, monitoring, life extension, and fitness-for-service decisions.
Direct multidisciplinary assessments of fatigue, fracture, corrosion, wear, cracking, weld quality, and manufacturing defects.
Guide incident investigations and root cause analyses, developing defensible conclusions and practical corrective actions.
Advise clients on supplier qualification, manufacturing quality, technical specifications, and standards compliance.
Review and approve high-impact technical deliverables while communicating findings to clients and non-technical decision-makers .
Mentor engineers and specialists, strengthen technical practices, and contribute to proposals and client relationships.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical , Materials, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is an asset.
Professional Engineer designation in Canada, or eligibility for registration in the applicable jurisdiction.
8+ years of progressive experience in materials engineering, NDT, failure analysis, quality assurance, or asset integrity.
Demonstrated leadership of complex inspections, failure investigations, root cause analyses, and risk-informed engineering decisions.
Advanced knowledge of metallic, polymeric, composite, welded, and fabricated component degradation and characterization.
Strong command of relevant AAR, ASTM, AREMA, CSA, ISO, or comparable standards and quality requirements.
Ability to lead field activities safely in active railway, industrial, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
NDT certification in methods such as UT or MPI, and experience with supplier qualification or welding quality programs, are assets.

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: $114,600 - $151,800

MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $103,500 - $137,400

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 on Railway Safety

Bring your technical leadership to WSP and help define inspection, integrity, and lifecycle strategies for the railway assets communities rely on.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here .

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Responsibilities

Lead complex nondestructive testing, materials engineering, and failure investigations for railway components, and develop risk-based inspection strategies and asset integrity recommendations. Review technical deliverables, advise clients on engineering and quality decisions, communicate findings, mentor specialists, and contribute to proposals and client relationships.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical, materials, metallurgical engineering, or a related discipline, plus at least eight years of progressive relevant experience; an advanced degree is an asset. Candidates need or must be eligible for Canadian professional engineer registration, strong knowledge of materials degradation and applicable standards, and demonstrated leadership in inspections and investigations; NDT certification and supplier or welding quality experience are assets.

Skills

Nondestructive Testing
Materials Engineering
Failure Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Risk-Based Inspection
Asset Integrity
Condition-Based Maintenance
Fatigue and Fracture Assessment
Corrosion and Wear Assessment
Weld Quality
Quality Assurance
Supplier Qualification
Standards Compliance
Fitness-for-Service Assessment
Technical Leadership
Client Communication

Benefits

Flexible Work
Work-Life Balance

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Keywords

Nondestructive Testing
Materials Engineering
Failure Analysis
Railway Rolling Stock
Railway Infrastructure
Asset Integrity
Risk-Based Inspection
Condition-Based Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis
Fatigue
Fracture
Corrosion
Wear
Cracking
Weld Quality
Manufacturing Defects
Fitness-for-Service
Supplier Qualification
Quality Assurance
AAR Standards
ASTM Standards
AREMA Standards
CSA Standards
ISO Standards
Ultrasonic Testing
Magnetic Particle Inspection
Professional Engineer
Metallurgical Engineering
Technical Specifications
Incident Investigation

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