Railway Track Technician

AtkinsRéalis; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a CAD-focused rail infrastructure designer for the Montréal team. You will contribute to multidisciplinary railway projects across Québec and beyond, producing drawings, 3D models, and technical reports.

Ideal candidates hold a DEC or related certificate and 5–10 years of CAD experience (AutoCAD/Bentley) with track geometry knowledge, alignment, and data review. French required; English a plus for pan-Canadian work.

Qualifications

• DEC or equivalent in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• 5–10 years in CAD, with AutoCAD and Bentley (2D/3D).
• Experience with track geometry and alignments.
• French language required; English an asset for pan-Canadian projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary railway projects from design to study.
• Produce drawings, plans, technical reports, and specifications.
• Apply quality best practices to technical deliverables.
• Perform calculations, verifications, and reviews; assist QA processes.
• Support training and mentoring of technicians or new team members.
• Coordinate or contribute to small technical teams in deliverables production.
• Review data such as surveys, supplier docs and material information.
• Contribute to bids and proposals related to your area of expertise.
• Perform 3D modelling.

Skills

CAD expertise

3D modelling

Track alignment knowledge

Data analysis

Education

College diploma (DEC) or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Overview

The Rail Infrastructure – Montréal team delivers studies, detailed designs, inspections, and construction support for railway projects of all sizes across Québec, Canada, and internationally. The team works closely with other disciplines such as geotechnical, structural, electrical, and systems engineering to deliver fully integrated track and related infrastructure designs, including cable routes, walkways, retaining structures, as well as tunnel and guideway layouts.

Overview

The Rail Infrastructure – Montréal team delivers studies, detailed designs, inspections, and construction support for railway projects of all sizes across Québec, Canada, and internationally. The team works closely with other disciplines such as geotechnical, structural, electrical, and systems engineering to deliver fully integrated track and related infrastructure designs, including cable routes, walkways, retaining structures, as well as tunnel and guideway layouts.

Join us and help shape the future of transportation with AtkinsRéalis, a company committed to designing a better future for the planet and its communities.

Your Role

• Participate, as part of the Rail Infrastructure team, in multidisciplinary projects involving the design, construction, assessment, rehabilitation, and study of railway infrastructure, including track and associated components.
• Produce technical deliverables such as drawings, plans, technical reports, and specifications.
• Apply and promote quality best practices in the preparation of technical deliverables.
• Perform technical calculations, verifications, and document reviews, and participate in quality control processes.
• Support the training and mentoring of technicians or new team members.
• Coordinate or contribute to the work of small technical teams in the production of deliverables.
• Review and analyze received data such as topographic surveys, supplier documentation, and material information.
• Contribute to bids and proposals related to your area of expertise.
• Perform 3D modelling.

About You

• College diploma (DEC) or a relevant technical certificate (civil engineering, infrastructure, technical drafting, or equivalent).
• 5 to 10 years of experience in computer‑aided design, including AutoCAD and/or Bentley (2D and 3D).
• Experience with track geometry, horizontal and vertical alignment, best‑fit analysis, assemblies, and corridors.
• Ability to work with survey data and extract relevant measurements for assessing existing conditions.
• Knowledge of North American railway environments (a strong asset).
• Experience with CAD automation or specialized tool programming (an asset).
• Ability to work in French; knowledge of English is an asset for pan‑Canadian projects.
• This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as the deliverables are intended for audiences located elsewhere in Canada or internationally.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the compensation and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, meaningful recognition, and a complete range of flexible benefits designed to meet your health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs.

Develop your potential through a wide selection of training programs and professional development opportunities that help you broaden your skills and expand your expertise.

Also take advantage of our hybrid work culture, generous leave policies, and an environment that fosters work‑life balance.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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Together with our industry partners and clients, and our worldwide team of consultants, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to guiding our clients across our various end markets to shape a better future for our planet and its inhabitants.

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