Structural Engineer, Rail and Transit

Structural Engineer, Rail and Transit – WSP Canada

Join us and make an impact that matters! At WSP, you’ll take the lead on shaping the future of transportation and transit infrastructure—from iconic bridges to complex underground structures.

In this role, you won’t just manage projects; you’ll drive innovation, champion safety, and deliver solutions that enhance communities. You’ll collaborate with passionate experts, mentor emerging talent, and bring bold ideas to life through cutting‑edge design and technology.

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy encourages balancing professional and personal life.
• A proud Canadian story—waving the red and white and shaping the world around us.
• Exceptional career opportunities and a collaborative culture.

• Work with the Discipline Lead in planning, design, and execution of structural projects for transportation and transit infrastructure (bridges, viaducts, stations, underground structures, etc.)
• Develop and implement project management plans covering scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and stakeholder engagement
• Coordinate structural design, including BIM modeling, ensuring compliance with MTO, METROLINX, AREMA and applicable building codes
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize costs & time without compromising safety or quality
• Manage contract negotiations, and subcontractor coordination from pre‑bid through project closeout
• Supervise site activities: construction, testing, commissioning, and ensure adherence to safety and project specifications
• Mentor and train team members (engineers, coordinators, superintendents) and foster cross‑disciplinary collaboration
• Prepare and present progress reports, lead stakeholder meetings, and maintain effective communication with all parties
• Ensure regulatory compliance and strict application of safety protocols throughout all project phases
• Participate in the preparation of RFPs, RFQs, and subcontracts, including risk analysis and change management
• Develop and implement project change requests, as well as preparing and maintaining comprehensive project technical specifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in structural design and project management within the transportation and transit sector
• In‑depth knowledge of MTO, METROLINX and AREMA codes & standards
• Proven experience in structural design and multidisciplinary project coordination
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project), BIM modeling, and design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Rivet3, Microstation, InRoads)
• Excellent communication, leadership, risk management, and cost control skills
• Experience in estimating, bid preparation, and contract administration
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset
• Valid Professional Engineering license recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is an asset

• Structural project planning and execution
• Team leadership and stakeholder communication
• Risk and change management
• Budget and cost control
• Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Mastery of structural standards and codes applicable to transportation and transit
• Work with other disciplines to address design interfaces

WSP est l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Notre mission est d’assurer la pérennité de nos villes et nos environnements.

Notre équipe compte plus de 65 000 membres dans le monde. Au Canada uniquement, nous sommes plus de 12 000 personnes impliquées dans tous les domaines; de l’assainissement de l’environnement à la planification urbaine, de l’ingénierie de bâtiments emblématiques à la réalisation de réseaux de transport durables. Nous trouvons de nouvelles façons d’extraire des res sources essentielles et développons des sources d’énergie renouvelables pour l’avenir.

• Nous accordons une grande valeur à nos employés et à notre réputation.
• Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
• Nous sommes axés sur l’avenir et remettons en question…