Rail Planner Graduate (Available 2027)

Arup; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) plan with up to 10% company-mat

Job summary

Arup in Toronto is seeking graduates to join our rail-focused design teams, delivering track and alignment solutions for major infrastructure projects. You will interpret results, prepare drawings, and apply civil engineering fundamentals to assess ground conditions and tunnel design under the direction of a SME.

Ideal candidates recently graduated in civil/structural engineering with strong communication, collaboration, and a passion for sustainable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Fundamentals of civil engineering, track dynamics and tunneling methods.
• Ability to communicate design concepts clearly in drawings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver track and alignment design in multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate design results into SME-reviewed project documents.
• Prepare sketches and drawings showing geometry, support types, and construction sequencing.
• Apply structural and soil mechanics to assess failure modes and ground support schemes.

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

Track dynamics

Soil & rock mechanics

Communication skills

Time management

Numerical modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Computer, Information Systems or similar)

Tools

Matlab

Python

Rhino

Tunnel design software

Job description

We collaborate with public and private sector clients to unlock the ground-breaking potential of railways. We offer a broad range of services spanning planning, design, delivery, systems integration, assurance, safety and security assessments, and optimization of railway operation and maintenance performance to unlock the financial value for investors, asset owners, operators and maintainers, while navigating the transition to low carbon and resilient rail. You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

The opportunity

• Work in multidisciplinary teams for delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects for rail transportation with emphasis on track and alignment design
• Interpret and coordinate design results into project documentation under the supervision of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) such as Technical Memos, Rail Systems Asset Siting Studies and Reports, or Basis of Design Reports
• Communicate design work through preparation of drawing sketches indicating support types, geometry, integration, construction sequencing, and instrumentation.
• Apply structural, drainage, and soil mechanics skills to assess likely failure modes and develop ground support schemes
• Undertake linear and non-linear structural analysis of ballasted or slab track based on Code requirements using first principles
• Carry out empirical, analytical, and numerical analyses for purposes of coordinating track and systems provisions in the tunnel and shaft design
• Make use of automation and established workflows to follow best practice. Develop workflows and ideas for automation where none exist

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Computer, Information Systems or similar)
• Sound knowledge of civil engineering fundamentals, track dynamics and superelevation fundamentals, track spiral transitions, soil and rock mechanics, and tunneling methods
• Good time management habits, ability to multi-task, ability to sustain focus on long tasks
• Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas in an accessible way – distill design tasks and solutions into concise text and presentation slides

Demeanor of taking initiative, passion, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity

Preferred:

• Master of Science or Engineering in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Computer or Information Systems
• Eligible to become a member of the PEO/OIQ/APEGA
• Numerical modeling skills using one of the tunnel design software packages described above
• Computer programming and visualization skills (Matlab, Python, Rhino)
• A relevant internship with an engineering design or contracting firm
• History of creative problem solving and communication of solutions through technical presentations or reports

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your cv/resume and meet the following criteria:

• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts
• Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;
• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our members.

Benefits at Work -

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Toronto Hiring Range – Hiring Range-

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performedin Toronto is $72,250 to $74,250 per year. This range iscommensuratewith experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.
This job postingrepresentsan active vacancy within our organization and is open for immediate recruitment.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Arup acknowledges that our Toronto office is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples, which is held under the Toronto Purchase Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact your recruiter to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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