Lead Track Engineer - WSP, Thornhill, ON

About this opportunity

WSP, a global leader in engineering and advisory services, invites ambitious and innovative professionals to join as a Lead Track Engineer in Thornhill, ON. This pivotal role offers the chance to apply your expertise in railway engineering to Canada's most transformative rail and transit projects. You will provide critical technical leadership across complex passenger and freight rail initiatives, directly shaping safe, efficient, and resilient transportation networks. This opportunity blends advanced technical expertise with project delivery, client engagement, and business development, allowing you to significantly influence major infrastructure programs while mentoring the next generation of rail professionals.

Key duties

As a Lead Track Engineer at WSP, your responsibilities will span technical leadership, project management, business development, and client relations, ensuring the successful execution of critical rail infrastructure projects.

Your impact will include:

• Lead the development and review of track geometry and railway infrastructure designs in compliance with applicable industry standards, codes, and client requirements.
• 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 with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, utilities, structural, geotechnical, systems, and operations, to ensure design integration, technical alignment, and overall project optimization.
• Demonstrate exceptional initiative, creativity, and innovation skills.
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, constructability analysis, construction staging, and value engineering exercises.

You will also contribute to project management and client engagement by:

• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Support project managers in monitoring progress, managing risks, and controlling scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Participate in coordination meetings with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• 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 strong, long-term client relationships based on trust, technical excellence, and responsiveness.
• Support client meetings, workshops, and design reviews.
• Contribute to identifying new opportunities with existing and prospective clients.

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate for this Lead Track Engineer role will bring a robust background in railway engineering and a proven ability to lead complex projects. WSP values professionals who are not only technically proficient but also adept at client engagement and fostering team growth.

• 10+ years of experience in railway track engineering, including the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary rail transit projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university engineering program, or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of railway design and construction standards including AREMA, CN, CPKC, Metrolinx Track Standards, TTC, TCRP, and applicable Transport Canada requirements.
• 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.

What's on offer

Joining WSP means becoming part of a global community of brilliant minds dedicated to shaping communities and advancing humanity. As a Top 100 Employer in Canada, WSP offers a supportive environment where your growth drives the company's success.

• Proudly Canadian – WSP is 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 to tailor your role to match your ambition — whether across the country or around the globe.
• Flexible work and real balance – WSP recognizes the importance of balance in our lives and encourages you to prioritize yours.
• Competitive compensation package for Ontario: $148,000 - $198,000, with final salary varying based on qualifications and experience.