Rail Engineering Lead — Major Projects | Hybrid + Growth

WSP USA

Ireland

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

WSP leads major rail projects in Ireland, providing senior technical leadership across rail and metro programmes. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, drive design assurance, and oversee delivery from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliance with Irish and international standards.

Join a global firm committed to growth, innovation, and sustainable transport. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, contractors, and stakeholders, supporting the full lifecycle and fostering a

Qualifications

Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional accreditation).
Significant rail, metro, or light rail infrastructure experience.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering complex rail and metro projects in Ireland.
Provide technical leadership across design, integration, assurance, and commissioning.
Oversee development and management of design deliverables.
Lead design assurance and governance processes with stakeholder sign-off.
Interact with clients and delivery partners to ensure technical compliance and quality.
Drive system integration across disciplines (civils, MEP, track, systems).
Identify and mitigate technical risks to support programme delivery.
Mentor and develop engineering teams and support growth at WSP Ireland.