Senior Track Engineer

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Lead the design and delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects including rail transit projects and heavy rail project with expertise in all stages of design, construction, route planning and construction supervision. Experience with TransLink, CN and CPKC are an asset. As a Senior Track Engineer, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping high‑impact rail systems across Ontario and beyond, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, resilient, and high‑quality track solutions.

Your Impact

• Lead the design and coordination of rail track infrastructure across conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases
• Develop robust ballasted and non-ballasted track systems, including alignments, profiles, grading, and drainage designs
• Ensure safe and compliant designs by assessing rail vehicle and infrastructure clearances
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, elevating team capability and delivery quality
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver cohesive, high‑quality engineering solutions
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and tender documentation to support successful project execution
• Partner with Project Managers to define schedules, manage budgets, and mitigate risks throughout project delivery
• Engage with clients, agencies, and stakeholders while contributing to proposals and strategic growth initiatives

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 10+ years of experience in railway track engineering within complex, multidisciplinary transportation projects
• Strong technical expertise in Class 1 railway design, including mainline, yard, industrial, and special trackwork systems
• Proven knowledge of industry standards such as AREMA, CN, CPKC, TransLink and Transport Canada requirements
• Experience supporting TransLink and light rail transit (LRT) projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, supervise junior staff, and manage production workflows
• Experience with track construction supervision and in‑service inspection.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a valid P.Eng. with EGBC

Why Choose WSP?

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.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $166,300 - $216,300
MB & ON: $151,700 - $201,700
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $150,200 - $199,500

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Bring your expertise to a team that’s transforming transportation infrastructure and redefining what’s possible in rail engineering. At WSP, your ideas, leadership, and ambition will help deliver projects that make a lasting impact on communities and mobility.

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).

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