Track Designer, Rail and Transit

Job Description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the future with us. As a Track Designer, you will contribute to the planning and design of complex rail systems that shape how communities move. Working alongside multidisciplinary Transit & Rail specialists, you will help deliver solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability across Canada’s transportation network.

As part of our award‑winning Rail & Transit team—recognized nationally for engineering excellence—you’ll take part in projects that define the future of mobility.

Your Impact

• Design and develop track layout plans, alignments, and associated rail elements for commuter, heavy rail, and light‑rail systems, in accordance with AREMA, CN, CPKC, Metrolinx track standards and Transport Canada requirements.


• Apply geometric design principles to produce accurate horizontal and vertical alignments.


• Collaborate with civil, structural, electrical, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless design integration.


• Support the preparation of technical reports, drawings, and design documentation.


• Conduct design checks, CAD reviews, and quality verifications.


• Assist with field investigations, site measurements, and data collection as needed.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards, templates, and processes.


• Support the delivery of rail infrastructure projects from concept to detailed design.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Preferably 3 to 5 years’ experience in railway track engineering.


• Technical understanding of track alignment and track form design for standard trackwork, special trackwork, ballasted and non-ballasted track and associated grading and drainage.


• Experience with grading, drainage, and track alignment design for mainlines, sidings, industrial yards and spur tracks, intermodal and transload facilities, subway, commuter and light rail transit.


• Familiarity with AREMA, Class 1 Railroad and Light Rail Transit design requirements.


• Ability to complete conceptual plans, preliminary & detailed designs.


• Preferred Software experience: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.


• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university engineering program, or equivalent.


• P.Eng. eligible in the province of Ontario.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

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. #WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $85,100 – $112,800

MB & ON: $77,700 – $107,000

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $76,900 – $102,100

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.

Make Your Mark With WSP

Help shape the transportation systems that connect people, communities, and opportunities. Be part of something that moves the world forward.

About Us

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.

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). 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. Full details here.