Co-op Student, Track Design and Railway Engineering

2 weeks ago

Thornhill, Ontario, Canada WSP Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Description

The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic Rail and Transit team and contribute to shaping the future of rail infrastructure across Canada. You'll gain hands-on experience in track design and railway engineering while collaborating on impactful projects that improve mobility and sustainability.

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:

  • Design track and railway infrastructure in accordance with AREMA, CN, CP and GO Transit track standards.
  • Development and production of horizontal and vertical track alignment designs, cross sections, special trackwork detailing, setting out and railway embankment grading and drainage drawings.
  • Development and production of regulatory drawings for at-grade road/rail crossings
  • Quality control checking of track designs and drawing packages prior to submission.
  • Work collaboratively with senior track engineers and multi-disciplinary design teams.
  • Preparation of design calculations, design briefs, presentation, and reports.
  • Calculation of quantities and preparation of cost estimates.
  • Conducting the fieldwork, as required, involving design development, performing periodic inspections and preparation of as built conditions.

What you'll bring to WSP:

  • You are currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering program at a recognized Canadian university or college.
  • Technical understanding of track alignment and track form design for standard trackwork, special trackwork, ballasted and non-ballasted track and associated grading and drainage
  • Familiarity with AREMA, Class 1 Railroad and Light Rail Transit design.
  • Ability to complete conceptual plans, preliminary & detailed designs.
  • Preferred Software experience - AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments.

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