Senior Rail Vehicle Engineer — Fleet Strategy & Modernization

WSP Global Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an experienced rolling stock engineer to lead high-value fleet assessments, reliability studies, and asset integrity programs across Canada.

You will define risk-based maintenance strategies, integrate data with performance metrics, and provide senior technical guidance to regulators, clients, and internal teams. The role requires a strong track record in fleet modernization, lifecycle planning, and capital program support, with leadership and clear client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Railway Engineering or related discipline; a relevant master's is an asset.
• Professional Engineer designation in Canada, or eligibility for registration.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in rolling stock engineering, maintenance engineering, reliability, or fleet asset management.
• Demonstrated leadership of complex fleet assessments, engineering investigations, maintenance strategies, and risk-based decisions.
• Advanced knowledge of railway vehicle systems and relevant requirements (AAR, FRA, Transport Canada, etc.).
• Experience supporting fleet modernization, overhaul, rehabilitation, lifecycle extension, or large capital programs.
• Ability to lead field activities safely in active railway environments.
• Strong client-facing communication and experience mentoring teams or participating in industry committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex rolling stock condition assessments, fleet engineering reviews, and asset integrity programs.
• Define risk-informed strategies for maintenance optimization, repair, replacement, overhaul, and lifecycle extension.
• Integrate reliability data, maintenance history, inspection evidence, and performance into defensible recommendations.
• Provide senior technical guidance on failure modes, degradation risks, regulatory compliance, and maintenance deferral decisions.
• Direct lifecycle analysis, fleet modernization, rehabilitation, asset criticality, and long-term capital planning studies.
• Represent WSP with railway operators, clients, regulators, standards bodies, and technical working groups.
• Review and approve technical reports and executive-level presentations to support investment and operations decisions.
• Mentor engineering staff and contribute to proposals, client development, and growth of WSP's rail vehicle practice.

Skills

Rolling stock engineering

Fleet asset management

Risk-based decisions

Regulatory compliance

Client-facing communication

Mentoring teams

Lifecycle planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Railway Engineering

Professional Engineer designation in Canada (or eligibility)

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an experienced rolling stock engineer to lead high-value fleet assessments, reliability studies, and asset integrity programs across Canada.

You will define risk-based maintenance strategies, integrate data with performance metrics, and provide senior technical guidance to regulators, clients, and internal teams. The role requires a strong track record in fleet modernization, lifecycle planning, and capital program support, with leadership and clear client