Railway Track Alignment Designer/Engineer

Systra; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is leading a high‑speed rail initiative connecting Quebec City to Toronto. We seek a senior Civil Engineer with 10–15 years in railway alignment design to produce detailed plans, perform surveys, and develop station concepts.

Fluency in French and English is essential for diverse client collaboration. Responsibilities include creating 3D surface models, performing earthwork calculations, and coordinating with civil teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or DEC in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience, including ≥10 years using Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil 3D or Bentley InRoads.
• Proficiency with recent software versions is required.
• Very good knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D (or similar) and railway alignment design.
• Excellent reading of topographic survey maps; strong MS Office skills.
• Bilingual in French and English is fundamental for client work.

Responsibilities

• Design railway alignments, including horizontal geometry and vertical profiles, at all design stages.
• Support civil engineering by producing technical plans from sketches and updating drawings with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to national and international civil and railway projects, including cost estimates for civil works.
• Perform railway simulations using internal software and develop station designs meeting operational requirements.
• Design railway structures.
• Analyze survey data and create detailed 3D surface models.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Attention to detail

Autonomous

Priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

DEC in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley InRoads

Microsoft Office

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.

Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.

Context

Join SYSTRA Canada in shaping the future of Canada with this impressive ALTO high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto, the largest infrastructure project in Canada in generations.

The ALTO high-speed rail project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities, and stimulate economic growth.

Are you convinced that a more sustainable world is possible and that mobility is an integral part of thinking about the future of our planet? Come aboard with SYSTRA Canada and be part of the project that will revolutionize the railway industry in Canada!

Missions/Main Duties

• Design railway alignments, including horizontal geometry and vertical profiles, at all stages of design.
• Support the civil engineering team by producing technical plans from conceptual sketches and updating existing drawings with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to national and international civil and railway engineering projects, including developing cost estimates for civil works.
• Perform railway simulations using internal software and develop station design solutions that meet operational requirements.
• Design railway structures.
• Analyze survey data and create detailed 3D surface models.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Civil Engineering Technology, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

Years of experience: 10–15 years of relevant experience, including at least 10 years using Autodesk (AutoCAD and Civil 3D) or Bentley (InRoads), producing detailed plans and profiles, calculating earthwork quantities, and processing LiDAR or equivalent survey data. Proficiency with recent software versions is required.Technical skills:

• Very good knowledge of AutoDESK Civil 3D (or similar) tools and experience in the railway engineering sector, especially in railway alignment design, is required.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Ability to read and understand topographic survey maps.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings.

Personal qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Autonomous and able to manage priorities in a multitasking environment.

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.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.

For questions about our hiring process or AI tools, please contact [e-mail].