Mechanical Engineer, Rail and Transit

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and making a real impact on the world around you? At WSP, you'll join a team that's redefining what's possible in transportation, buildings, and industry—right here in Canada and beyond.

WSP is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong interest in fluid mechanics, Tunnel ventilation systems (TVS), fire modeling, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to join our multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects in the Rail and Transit, building and industrial sectors, with additional value placed on experience in data centers, tunnel ventilation systems, and fire and smoke modeling.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Participate in the design, review, and technical analysis of ventilation systems and air quality control systems.
• Perform CFD simulations to evaluate wind, ventilation, system performance, and optimize airflow.
• Collaborate with various disciplines (architectural, electrical, and structural) teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and request for proposal documentation.
• Provide technical support during design, construction, commissioning, and system handover phases.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to the development of strong professional relationships.
• Support business development activities

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• P. Eng. or eligibility
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in tunnel ventilation systems design
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, applied to ventilation and air conditioning systems
• Strong knowledge in CFD simulation with tracked practical experience, with a preference for ANSYS Fluent
• Familiarity with applicable standards: ASHRAE, NFPA, National Building Code of Canada, etc.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Autonomous, proactive, and capable of self-directed learning

Assets:

• Experience in the design or analysis of data center systems (cooling, redundancy, energy efficiency, external wind analysis).
• Knowledge of tunnel ventilation system design and smoke control strategies
• Experience in fire modeling using FDS
• Master's degree or advanced training in CFD
• Familiarity with CFD codes specific to data centers, such as Cadence Reality DC (formerly Future Facilities 6SigmaDCX)