Rail Infrastructure Co-op Student - Winter 2027

AtkinsRéalis Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Group is seeking a student engineer to support Trackwork Engineers and EITs on Rail & Transit projects across Canada, with a location in Toronto, ON.

You will prepare rail alignment drawings, trackwork details, yard layouts, conduct analyses, and use CAD and 3D software to deliver design solutions as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires progress toward a Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering degree and familiarity with rail design standards (TCRP 155, AREMA, EN/AS).

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity in the Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit (TCRP 155).
• Able to apply AREMA standard in Alignment and Trackwork Design.
• Able to apply EN, AS or other international standards in Alignment and Trackwork Design.
• Self-motivated and good team player.
• Able to adopt to changing work environments.
• Understands the transit environment in Canada and the role we play in creating a safe and reliable transit system.

Responsibilities

• Support Trackwork Engineers and EITs in producing designs and construction support documentation for Rail & Transit projects across Canada.
• Prepare rail alignment & profile drawings, trackplan-schematic drawings, trackwork detail drawings, and typical sections, including multi-discipline interface sections.
• Prepare yard and maintenance facility general layouts, cross sections, details, and track clearance envelopes to determine bodyline displacements, stopping positions, and fouling points.
• Prepare ductbank and cable routing drawings and specifications, emergency and maintenance walkway drawings, transit operational signage, and guideway lighting drawings along transit guideways.
• Attend site visits, as necessary, to support project design and construction activities.
• Perform various analyses to problem-solve and address different design issues.
• Use various CAD and 3D software tools to develop and deliver design solutions.

Skills

Track design

CAD

3D software

Rail & Transit

Canada transit

Education

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

3D software

Job description

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You've come to the right place!

Location – Toronto, ON

Your Role Within The Team

• Support Trackwork Engineers and EITs in producing designs and construction support documentation for Rail & Transit projects across Canada.
• Prepare rail alignment & profile drawings, trackplan-schematic drawings, trackwork detail drawings, and typical sections, including multi-discipline interface sections.
• Prepare yard and maintenance facility general layouts, cross sections, details, and track clearance envelopes to determine bodyline displacements, stopping positions, and fouling points.
• Prepare ductbank and cable routing drawings and specifications, emergency and maintenance walkway drawings, transit operational signage, and guideway lighting drawings along transit guideways.
• Attend site visits, as necessary, to support project design and construction activities.
• Perform various analyses to problem-solve and address different design issues.
• Use various CAD and 3D software tools to develop and deliver design solutions.

The Ideal Candidate

• Working towards a degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity in the Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit (TCRP 155).
• Able to apply AREMA standard in Alignment and Trackwork Design.
• Able to apply EN, AS or other international standards in Alignment and Trackwork Design.
• Self-motivated and good team player.
• Able to adopt to changing work environments.
• Understands the transit environment in Canada and the role we play in creating a safe and reliable transit system.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/rewards-benefits-canada

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/

Additional Information

Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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Expected compensation for this role is between $26-$27/hour . Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.