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WSP Canada

Linear Automation Specialist, Rail & Transit

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future of Digital Engineering with Us.
In this role, you will contribute to the evolution of digital delivery in our Rail & Transit sector-an area recognized internationally for its innovation and technical leadership. Your work will help integrate engineering intelligence, BIM workflows, and custom digital tools that improve accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration across major infrastructure programs.

Your Impact
  • Design, enhance, and maintain .NET-based desktop applications that support civil and digital engineering delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Apply your civil engineering and Autodesk Civil 3D expertise to strengthen design workflows and support model accuracy and quality.
  • Review BIM models for alignment with project requirements, ensuring data integrity and coordination across disciplines.
  • Contribute to BIM processes including data management, clash detection, and digital project collaboration.
  • Integrate engineering and BIM software tools, troubleshoot issues, and optimize existing codebases.
  • Participate in testing, documentation, and rollout of digital solutions that support project execution.
  • Stay ahead of digital delivery trends in civil engineering, BIM, and software development, bringing innovative ideas forward.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience working with Autodesk Civil 3D in design or digital delivery environments.
  • Hands-on BIM expertise with tools such as Revit or Navisworks.
  • Proficiency in .NET development (C#), including experience with UI frameworks like WPF or WinForms.
  • Familiarity with common data environments (Autodesk Docs, ProjectWise) and their APIs.
  • Experience with Git-based version control, GitHub Actions/automation, and GitHub Copilot for code support.
  • Knowledge of PowerShell, YAML, and modern CI/CD workflows.
  • Experience with Power BI or similar tools for reporting digital engineering data.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
  • Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you 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 the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

#2026rail

Compensation:
  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89 800 - $118 900
  • MB & ON: $81 900 - $112 800
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81 100 - $107 700

Disclosure:
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.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. 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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-06-14

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