Railway Alignment Designer

SYSTRA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Montreal is seeking an experienced civil engineer to support railway projects. The role involves creating technical drawings, contributing to proposals, and managing railway alignments. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience with AutoDESK software and strong rail engineering knowledge. Bilingual communication in French and English is essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience in producing detailed profile plans.
• Experience in earthworks quantity calculations using alignment design software.
• Handling LiDAR data or equivalent survey information.

Responsibilities

• Support the civil engineering department in creating technical drawings.
• Produce technical plans from conceptual sketches.
• Finalize all aspects of railway alignments.
• Contribute to the development and writing of service proposals.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to read topographic maps

Railway engineering knowledge

Tools

AutoDESK design software

BENTLEY (InROADS)

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

The ALTO project is a major infrastructure initiative in Canadian history, aimed at developing over 1,000 km of new passenger rail service between major urban centers, including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.

Missions/Main Duties

Provide support to the civil engineering design group using AutoDESK / Bentley / internal programs and offer technical expertise to colleagues or clients for civil and railway engineering assignments. Team member or resource person, as required, for service proposals and engineering studies.

Specific Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Support the civil engineering department in creating technical drawings.
• Produce technical plans from conceptual sketches.
• Update existing technical drawings with minimal supervision.
• Support project teams in developing specific cost estimates for civil works.
• Participate in civil engineering projects, particularly national and international railway projects. Assist in information gathering, participate in various expert assessments, and monitor assigned projects.
• Be able to contribute to the development and writing of service proposals and studies.
• Perform railway simulations using the internal program.
• Finalize all aspects of railway alignments (horizontal geometry and vertical profiles).
• Provide design solutions for railway stations and their operational feasibility.
• Design railway structures.
• Analyze survey data and produce detailed 3D surface models.

Profile/Skills

Experience:

• 10 years of experience with the latest version of AutoDESK design software (AutoCAD and Civil 3D) and BENTLEY (InROADS).
• 10 years of experience in producing detailed profile plans.
• 10 years of experience in earthworks quantity calculations (embankments and excavations) using alignment design software.
• 10 years of experience handling LiDAR data or equivalent survey information.

Personal Qualifications and other:

• Very good knowledge of AutoDESK Civil 3D tools and experience in the railway engineering sector, especially in railway alignment design, is required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Autonomous and able to manage priorities in a multitasking environment.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Ability to read and understand topographic survey maps.
• Ability to interact positively with others in a multicultural environment.
• Significant knowledge of AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association) and its recommended practices.
• General knowledge of hydrology and its effects on railway corridors modeled in 3D with the help of alignment design software.

Language Requirements:

Ability to communicate in both French and English (spoken and written).

Note:Passing a modeling test for a transshipment site is required to obtain the position. Details and duration of the test will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.