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Senior Track Engineer

WSP BC, Canada senior full-time

Salary

$166,300 - $216,300 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Senior Track Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects. 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?

  • 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

Compensation

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

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Skills

Required

  • AREMA
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • MS Office
  • Class 1 railway design
  • railway track engineering
  • TransLink
  • CPKC
  • CN
  • Transport Canada requirements

Nice to have

  • light rail transit (LRT) projects
  • track construction supervision
  • in-service inspection

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/96812

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