Technical Lead - Railway Infrastructure

AtkinsRéalis; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Flexible benefits

Training and development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking a Technical Lead for Railway Infrastructure to act as the primary technical authority and client contact for railway projects. You will lead design discussions, coordinate internal teams and subcontractors, and ensure high-quality deliverables across interfaces with civil, railway systems, and operations.

The role requires 12–15 years in railway/public transit, strong leadership, and fluency in French with English as project needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for membership.
• 12–15 years of relevant railway or public transit experience.
• Experience designing and coordinating complex railway infrastructure.
• Experience managing client relationships and presenting to decision-makers.
• Experience on major public transit projects.
• Experience with Design-Build (DB), P3/PPP, or consortium-delivered projects.
• Strong understanding of interfaces between trackwork, civil engineering, railway systems, and operations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary environments and develop talent.
• Excellent proficiency in French; English as project needs vary.
• Must be located in the Québec City region or willing to travel there regularly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact for technical railway infrastructure matters.
• Develop and maintain trusted client relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead technical discussions, facilitate design workshops, and represent the team in client meetings.
• Translate client needs into practical, achievable technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to railway infrastructure teams including internal staff and subcontractors.
• Coordinate design activities and ensure integration with civil, structural, geotechnical, systems, operations, and architecture.
• Oversee technical production and ensure deliverable quality prior to issuance.
• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Contribute to planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring.
• Ensure adherence to standards, design criteria, and project quality processes.
• Support the Project Director in communications with clients and partners.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

OIQ membership or eligible

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Project Director, the Technical Lead - Railway Infrastructure serves as the primary technical authority for the discipline and acts as the client's main point of contact for all railway infrastructure matters.

The incumbent provides technical leadership, coordinates design teams, and oversees interface integration with other disciplines.

The individual actively contributes to building trusted client relationships and participates in the project's strategic and technical direction.

The role is accountable for the quality of deliverables, the compliance of proposed solutions, and the achievement of project objectives related to cost, schedule, and risk management.

We are seeking a professional recognized for technical credibility, sound judgment, and the ability to build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading strategic discussions with senior stakeholders while also addressing complex technical challenges with design teams.

Your Role

• Serve as the primary client contact for technical matters related to railway infrastructure.


• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.


• Lead technical discussions, facilitate design workshops, and represent the team during client meetings.


• Understand client needs and translate them into practical and achievable technical solutions.


• Provide technical leadership to railway infrastructure teams composed of internal resources and subcontractors.


• Coordinate design activities and ensure integration with related disciplines, including civil, structural, geotechnical, systems, operations, and architecture.


• Oversee technical production and ensure the quality of deliverables prior to issuance.


• Identify technical risks, propose mitigation measures, and contribute to resolving major project issues.


• Participate in activity planning, schedule development, and progress monitoring.


• Ensure compliance with standards, design criteria, contractual requirements, and project quality processes.


• Support the Project Director in communications with clients and project partners.


• Act as a mentor and technical resource for junior team members.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.


• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for membership.


• Minimum of 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in the railway or public transit sector.


• Demonstrated experience in the design and coordination of complex railway infrastructure.


• Significant experience managing client relationships and presenting technical solutions to decision-makers.


• Experience on major public transit projects.


• Experience with Design-Build (DB), P3/PPP, or consortium-delivered projects.


• Strong understanding of interfaces between trackwork, civil engineering, railway systems, and operations.


• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to make decisions in complex multidisciplinary environments.


• Proven leadership and ability to develop team talent.


• Excellent proficiency in French; functional or advanced in English depending on project requirements.


• Must be located in the Québec City region or willing to travel there regularly.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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