Senior Rail Operations & Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

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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.

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The Opportunity

Innovate and Lead – In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of rail and transit systems. You’ll apply your expertise in railway operations and maintenance (O&M) and systems engineering to deliver comprehensive, data-driven solutions that enhance mobility and sustainability across Canada. Proud to share that the WSP in Canada Rail & Transit team has achieved 1st place for "Great Company to Work for in Canadian Rail" at the Inaugural TRACCS Transit & Rail Association Awards.

Your Impact

• Apply advanced knowledge of rail operations and maintenance planning across all stages of project maturity, from concept to steady-state operations.
• Develop and review Operating Plans, Station Operating Procedures, and O&M documentation that set industry benchmarks.
• Lead or support System Handover activities, including Testing & Commissioning, Trial Running, Operator Training, and transition to revenue service.
• Prepare and evaluate Concept of Operations (ConOps), Maintenance Concepts, Operational Readiness plans, and O&M Manuals.
• Drive system reliability and maintainability strategies using FRACAS / DRACAS processes and Life Cycle Costing.
• Interpret outputs from rail operations simulation tools such as OpenTrack to optimize performance and safety.
• Assess operational implications across integrated rail systems, including traction power, tunnel ventilation, pedestrian modelling, and traffic interfaces.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Why Choose WSP?

Compensation

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from 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 purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

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.

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