With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. Bring your expertise in railway engineering to some of Canada's most transformative rail and transit projects. As a Lead Track Engineer , you will provide technical leadership across complex passenger and freight rail initiatives, helping shape safe, effective, and resilient transportation networks.

This role combines advanced technical expertise with project delivery, client engagement, and business development responsibilities, offering a unique opportunity to influence major infrastructure programs while mentoring the next generation of rail professionals.

Technical

Leadership and Design Serve as the discipline lead for track design on rail and transit projects, making decisions on highly complex issues regarding work approach for project components and completion of team tasks and responsibilities Provide technical guidance and mentorship to employees at all levels, fostering technical excellence within the practice. Work cross-functionally throughout the organization and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, utilities, structural, geotechnical, systems, and operations, to ensure design integration, technical alignment, and overall project optimization. Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, constructability analysis, construction staging, and value engineering exercises.

Project Management Support

Contribute to project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Support project managers in monitoring progress, managing risks, and controlling scope, schedule, and budgets. Ensure deliverables meet quality, schedule, and contractual requirements.

Participate in proposal preparation and develop and verify technical scopes. Contribute to defining project approaches, methodologies, schedules, and level-of-effort estimates. Support cost estimation and risk identification for bids and proposals.

Participate in technical interviews and client presentations as part of proposal teams.



Act as a technical point of contact for clients on railway alignment and track design matters. Build and maintain robust, long-term client relationships based on trust, technical excellence, and responsiveness. 10+ years of experience in railway track engineering, including the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary rail transit projects. ~ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university engineering program, or an equivalent qualification. ~ Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, project delivery oversight, and guidance on complex railway engineering challenges. ~ Proven success in client-facing roles, proposal preparation, technical presentations, and business development support. ~ Strong understanding of track construction methods, inspection practices, maintenance requirements, and asset management principles. ~ Advanced proficiency with railway design software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRail Designer, corridor modeling platforms, and Navisworks, along with experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. 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. NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 - $194,600 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. Join a team that is helping redefine the future of rail transportation through technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

As a Lead Track Engineer/ Principal Track Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to influence major rail and transit programs, mentor high-performing teams, and deliver infrastructure solutions that improve mobility and connectivity across Canada. If you’re ready to apply your expertise to some of the country's most impactful transportation projects while building strong client partnerships and advancing the future of rail engineering, we’d love to hear from you. 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. As one of the world’s leading skilled 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. 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. 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.

📌 H/F Lead Développeur - Remote Flexible (Vaughan)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 Vaughan