Senior Track Engineer, Rail & Transit

Poutrix; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled Senior Track Engineer to join its Canadian Rail and Transit team. The role involves designing sustainable railway solutions, conducting feasibility studies, integrating systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, all contributing to impactful infrastructure projects across freight rail and transit systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in track design.
• Current Professional Engineer in Canada required.
• Proven experience in rail and transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Design track and railway infrastructure.
• Conduct feasibility studies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Skills

Track Design

System Integration

Compliance

Analytical skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Ferrovia

OpenRail Designer

MicroStation

Navisworks

Job description

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated SeniorTrack Engineerto join our Canadian Rail and Transit team part of a global Mobility team to contribute to the design planning and implementation of rail and transit infrastructure projects. As part of a dynamic and innovative team you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe efficient and sustainable railway solutions for clients across freight rail LRT or Subway commuter rail and port rail projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in track design alignment optimization system integration compliance with industry standards and experience in civil infrastructure and able to mentor and lead a team of designers and Engineers.

Track Design & Planning :

Design track and railway infrastructure in accordance with regulations laws and standards (e.g. AREMA FRA or Transportation Canada TCRP Report 155 UIC). Develop detailed track design plans incorporating alignment curvature grading elevation and system and drainage elements. Optimize layouts for efficiency safety and sustainability while adhering to project specifications. Ensure design incorporates special trackwork turnout crossovers storage tracks etc.

Feasibility Studies & Alignment Assessments :

Conduct feasibility studies and alignment assessments to determine optimal routes for rail and transit systems. Use advanced engineering software and tools to model and analyze alignment options addressing challenges such as geography topography and environmental considerations.

System Integration & Coordination :

Collaborate with designers of other railway subsystemssuch as signaling traction power systems civil works structures roads and drainageto ensure seamless integration and holistic solutions. Coordinate across multiple disciplines to deliver complex projects while addressing technical challenges effectively.

Compliance & Standards :

Ensure all track and alignment designs meet industry standards regulations and safety guidelines. Stay informed about evolving practices and contribute to the development and refinement of internal standards. Maintain compliance with health and safety laws related to design processes.

Collaboration & Project Delivery :

Work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure track and alignment designs integrate seamlessly into overall project scopes. Supervise and mentor junior designers ensuring highquality deliverables. Provide technical expertise during construction phases and resolve designrelated issues as needed.

Procurement & Costing :

Finalize specifications for track components conduct cost estimation and oversee procurement processes. Assist in preparing bid documents and provide technical guidance to clients during the bidding phase for various projects.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Minimum of 8 years experience in all aspects of track design including conceptual and detailed design
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
• Current Professional Engineer () in Canada
• Proven experience in track design and alignment for rail and transit projects
• Proficiency with engineering software including Ferrovia OpenRail Designer SCARM Autodesk 3D MicroStation Navisworks is an asset
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a focus on efficiency safety and sustainability
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate in complex and dynamic environments
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal to effectively convey design concepts and mentor junior staff
• Ability to work independently and manage small groups of designers
• Innovative thinking with the capability to challenge existing practices and develop effective solutions

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skillsbased approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $95900 $178100. The base salary represents Arcadis hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors such as location skills experience and qualification for the role.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

APIs,C / C++,Computer Graphics,Go,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Library Services,Assembly,GraphQL,High Voltage

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 95900 - 178100

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