Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Senior Rail Modelling and Simulation Specialist
Lead rail modelling and simulation projects, optimizing transit networks and mentoring team.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The opportunity is a senior role that leverages modelling, simulation, and rail systems expertise to shape complex transit networks. You will enhance operational performance and inform large‑scale infrastructure design while collaborating with specialists across Canada and beyond to deliver data‑driven solutions that keep people moving safely and efficiently. • Lead end‑to‑end rail operations modelling and simulation, including traction power, tunnel ventilation, pedestrian movement and traffic scenarios. • 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. • Mentor junior modellers to strengthen technical capability within the Rail Systems Engineering team. • Drive continuous improvement by designing processes, automation tools and visualisation methods for simulation outputs. • Support proposals, pursuits and multi‑project delivery while maintaining technical excellence and quality assurance. • Build internal and external relationships to expand client trust and position WSP as a leader in modelling and simulation.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸rail modelling
- ▸performance modelling
- ▸network design
- ▸automation tools
- ▸project delivery
- ▸client relationships
What You Bring
• Hold an engineering degree (highly preferred) and 10+ years of experience in rail modelling, operational analysis and systems engineering. • Demonstrate deep hands‑on expertise with OpenTrack, RailSys, RTC or equivalent platforms and experience with OpenPowerNet for traction power studies. • Possess strong understanding of rail operations, signalling principles, block design and track layout fundamentals. • Utilise advanced data handling skills and automate workflows using Python or VBA. • Experience timetable planning, service modelling, rolling‑stock and crew diagramming, and resource optimisation. • Work across diverse rail contexts such as LRT, metro, commuter rail, tram and mixed‑traffic environments. • Familiarity with ETCS and CBTC technologies; exposure to macroscopic tools (Viriato, RailPlan, Attune) and platforms like MATLAB/Simulink or LabVIEW is an asset.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸10+ years
- ▸opentrack
- ▸python
- ▸etcs
- ▸cbtc
Benefits
WSP values its people, reputation, and a future‑focused mindset, encouraging collaboration, accountability, and an empowering culture. As a Top 100 Canadian employer for 2026, the company offers flexible work, real work‑life balance, and limitless growth opportunities within a global community of over 65,000 professionals. Compensation varies by province, with salary ranges such as $114,600‑$151,800 in Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan and Yukon, and comparable ranges in other regions. Final salary will reflect education, experience, certifications, seniority, location and business needs. • Benefit from being part of a Top 100 Canadian employer with a global community of 65,000 professionals. • Enjoy flexible work arrangements that promote real work‑life balance. • Access limitless opportunities for mentorship, career growth and role tailoring to match personal ambition. • Competitive salary ranges vary by province, reflecting market conditions and individual qualifications.
Work Environment
Hybrid