Rail Operations Senior Specialist

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. Shape the World Around You - As a Senior Rail Operations and Maintenance Specialist in our Modelling and Operations team, you'll help define how rail transit systems operate and evolve. You'll guide operations and maintenance strategies from concept through delivery, ensuring transit systems are safe, efficient, reliable, and responsive to the people who rely on them. Lead operational planning and analysis for major Rail Transit projects across all phases-from early planning through full operations and maintenance.

Develop and negotiate Operating and Maintenance Agreements for transit projects.

Provide O&M expertise as part of a multidisciplinary design team, including the development of ConOps, ConM, Operations Plans, Maintenance Plans, Operational Readiness Plans, Rules and Procedures, Training Plans, SPFMA, and O&M Specifications.

Apply technical expertise to system-level design considerations including rail operations, MSF layouts, track design, traction power, signalling and train control, tunnel ventilation, pedestrian movement, and traffic interfaces.

Review technical reports, designs, and studies to confirm O&M requirements, validate design intent, and ensure stakeholder needs are addressed.

Build strong client relationships and industry networks, delivering comprehensive, data-driven operational solutions.

Mentor and train junior staff, fostering collaboration across local and global teams.

An engineering degree is highly preferred, and 10+ years of professional experience in Rail Transit operations and maintenance.

Extensive experience developing Operating Plans, Maintenance Plans, ConOps, ConM, System Performance assessments, Failure Mode Analysis, and Service Plans.

Proven experience leading operational modelling for capacity analysis, infrastructure improvement studies, timetable optimization, routing, and fleeting strategies.

Strong understanding of service planning, scheduling, crew and stock rostering, operational performance, and stabling.

Knowledge of rail asset management and maintenance best practices across stations, corridors, MSFs, OCCs, and customer-facing systems.

Strong understanding of signalling and train control systems including Fixed Block, ETCS, and CBTC.

Experience with business planning, budgeting, operational costing, strategy development, and negotiation of Operating Agreements.

Demonstrated experience with multi-phase project delivery-from new build design through testing, commissioning, readiness, operations, and handover.

Experience in various rail environments including LRT, metro, tram, commuter rail, and mixed-traffic networks; freight railway exposure is an asset.

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Limitless opportunities start here - we support you to tailor your role to match your ambition because your growth drives ours.

Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize yours.

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $103,500 - $137,400

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Apply today and help us build safer, smarter, more resilient transportation systems for communities across Canada.

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Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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