Senior Rail Modelling and Simulation Specialist

What if you could redefine what's possible?

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The Opportunity

Innovate and Lead - Step into a senior role where your modelling, simulation, and rail systems expertise actively shapes the future of complex transit networks. From enhancing operational performance to informing large-scale infrastructure design, you'll collaborate with specialists across Canada and beyond to deliver transformative, data-driven solutions that keep people moving safely and efficiently.

Your Impact

• Lead end-to-end modelling and simulation assignments across rail operations, traction power, tunnel ventilation, pedestrian movement, and traffic scenarios, using industry-standard tools.
• Apply advanced modelling methods to evaluate network performance, validate system requirements, and optimize service planning.
• Develop rail network and alignment concepts grounded in operational feasibility and system integration.
• Guide and mentor junior modellers, strengthening technical capability within the Rail Systems Engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing to process design, automation tools, and visualization methods for simulation outputs.
• Support proposals, pursuits, and multi-project delivery while maintaining technical excellence and quality assurance.
• Build strong internal and external relationships to expand client trust and help position WSP as a leader in modelling and simulation.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

Compensation :

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT : $114,600 - $151,800

MB & ON : $104,500 - $143,900

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC : $103,500 - $137,400

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

If you're driven by innovation, impact, and the desire to shape the future of mobility, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in a career where your ideas and expertise truly matter.

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