Company: WSP

Location: Thornhill, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:27:19 GMT

Job description: Job Category: EngineeringJob Description:The Opportunity:The Track Lead will oversee the design, development, and implementation of railway track systems for major rail and transit projects. This role requires a highly skilled professional with expertise in track engineering, project management, and stakeholder coordination. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and sustainable rail infrastructure. In addition to leading the Track and Rail Discipline for the project, the role may include oversight of Overhead Wire Lines, Rail Containment and close collaboration with Signals Discipline Lead(s).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:

• Project Leadership: Manage and oversee railway track design and construction projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client requirements
• Technical Expertise: Provide guidance on track alignment, geometry, materials, and construction methodologies
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all track designs comply with local, provincial, and federal rail regulations
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with transit authorities, contractors, and engineering teams to ensure seamless project execution
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to track design, construction, and maintenance
• Quality Assurance: Conduct technical reviews and inspections to ensure adherence to safety and performance standards
• Mentorship: Support and mentor junior engineers, fostering professional growth and development
• Business Development: Assist in proposal development, client presentations, and strategic initiatives to expand WSP’s rail and transit portfolio

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in railway track design and construction
• Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility for licensure in Ontario is preferred
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; proficiency in track design software (e.g., Bentley Rail Track, Civil 3D)
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of railway track design, construction, and maintenance
• Software Proficiency: Experience with track design tools such as Bentley Rail Track, Civil 3D, and GIS applications
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage complex rail projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting

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