Co-op Student, Track Design and Railway Engineering - Summer 2026

Overview

Design and develop railway track infrastructure and related engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• design calculations
• track design
• field inspections
• alignment design
• cost estimating
• qc review

Tasks

-Preparation of design calculations, design briefs, presentation, and reports. -Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. -Design track and railway infrastructure in accordance with AREMA, CN, CP and GO Transit track standards. -Conducting the fieldwork, as required, involving design development, performing periodic inspections and preparation of as built conditions. -Development and production of horizontal and vertical track alignment designs, cross sections, special trackwork detailing, setting out and railway embankment grading and drainage drawings. -Calculation of quantities and preparation of cost estimates. -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.

Requirements

• autocad
• civil 3d
• arema
• teamwork
• problem solving
• civil engineering

What You Bring

-Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills. -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. -Technical understanding of track alignment and track form design for standard trackwork, special trackwork, ballasted and non-ballasted track and associated grading and drainage -You are currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering program at a recognized Canadian university or college.

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Benefits

-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. -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.

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

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