Civil / Track Engineer

ALSTOM; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global transport company is seeking a full-time Civil Engineer in Ottawa to serve as the site authority on drainage systems and track infrastructure for the Light Rail Transit project. The ideal candidate will analyze compliance, document divergences, and support various teams to enhance project profitability. Strong communication skills and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering are essential. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive social coverage

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in rail infrastructure, drainage systems, or civil works.
• Strong understanding of LRT or heavy rail track and drainage systems.
• Experience with contract interpretation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site authority on drainage topics.
• Analyze track and drainage infrastructure for compliance.
• Identify and document divergence claims.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Req ID: 494644

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Job Purpose

Alstom is seeking a full-time Civil Engineer to serve as the site authority on drainage systems and track infrastructure to support Stage 2 track infrastructure inquiries for the Ottawa Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. This role is critical in identifying and documenting divergences between the constructed infrastructure and contractual obligations, ensuring Alstom is compensated for design changes or construction non-conformities that impact maintenance responsibilities.

With a focus on drainage and track systems, this position has the potential to uncover compensable divergences, directly contributing to project profitability and operational risk mitigation.

Your future role

• Act as the site authority on drainage topics, providing technical expertise and oversight.
• Analyze Stage 2 track and drainage infrastructure for compliance with contract specifications and regulatory standards.
• Identify, document, and submit divergence claims related to design changes or construction non-conformities.
• Respond to technical submittals and inquiries from the customer and infrastructure constructor.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation to assess impacts on Alstom’s maintenance scope.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, legal, and commercial teams to validate and support divergence submissions.
• Interpret and apply contract language and regulatory frameworks to support claims.
• Maintain organized records of findings, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to monthly reporting and forecasting of divergence-related revenue.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in rail infrastructure, drainage systems, or civil works.
• Strong understanding of LRT or heavy rail track and drainage systems.
• Experience with contract interpretation and regulatory compliance (AREMA/EN) in infrastructure projects.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a lifelong transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Utilize our inclusive, technology-driven, and collaborative working environment.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.