Clifton Jasper Alberta Senior Railway Design Engineer

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking a Senior Railway Design Engineer in Alberta to lead planning and design of rail projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, at least 10 years of rail engineering experience, and is proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D. A competitive compensation package with benefits is offered, including flexible work options. Join a team that values professional growth and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Dental care and health insurance

RRSP match and pension plan

Employee development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience in rail engineering and track design.
• Familiarity with Canadian rail industry standards and regulations.
• Broad technical and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of rail infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure requirements are met.
• Ensure effective project management and maintain client relations.

Skills

Rail engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Safety-focused

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Alberta

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Overview

Senior Railway Design Engineer to join Clifton’s Civil Engineering practice in Canada. You will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail infrastructure projects, including track engineering, alignment design, project management, and railway disciplines related to civil engineering. You will ensure that projects adhere to industry standards and regulations and contribute to Clifton’s rail initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support the planning, design, and execution of rail/civil infrastructure and capital expansion projects, including new customer sidings, loop tracks, intermodal, storage and classification yards, utility crossings, and public works projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, operating plans, proposals, and technical documentation for rail/civil projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers and drafters to ensure project requirements are met.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance in the evaluation, selection, and application of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for rail/civil engineering projects.
• Perform or supervise engineering inspections of construction of rail/civil engineering projects.
• Maintain positive client relations, regularly monitoring to ensure client requirements are met.
• Ensure effective project management, including accountability for financial and technical performance within your area of practice.
• Support business development, including recruitment of new clients and exploring new sectors not presently served by Clifton.
• Adapt Clifton’s Quality Management System into project delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Registered, or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Alberta (APEGA) or another Canadian jurisdiction, as required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in rail engineering and track design, with a focus on project management.
• Familiarity with Canadian rail industry standards and regulations; experience with standards of various railway customers (CN, CP, VIA Rail, etc.) is an asset.
• Broad technical and management skills with the ability to provide services as a subject matter expert.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with computer-aided engineering and design software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a work/life balanced environment.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Safety-focused with a strong workplace safety orientation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Extensive benefits including dental care, extended health care, life insurance, employee assistance program.
• RRSP match; pension plan; access to tuition reimbursement and mentorship programs.
• Flexible and hybrid work options in many roles.
• Employee development and a culture that supports professional growth.

Application & EEO

All applicants must be legally eligible to work for Clifton in Canada. Please apply through the online application system at the provided URL. Clifton is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, and other historically underrepresented groups. We welcome accommodation requests during the interview process. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.