Track Design Lead

Parsons; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Track Engineer to lead design and alignment of track infrastructure in Oakville, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in rail track design, strong skills in AutoCAD Civil3D, and the ability to mentor junior staff. This role offers a chance to contribute to high-quality rail transportation projects and work in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision and dental coverage

Employer-paid provincial care premiums

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tax-Free Savings Account

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in track design for rail systems.
• Demonstrated experience in specialty trackwork and junctions.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and alignment of track infrastructure.
• Mentor and develop junior-intermediate track staff.
• Ensure effective design coordination across disciplines.

Skills

Track design engineering

AutoCAD Civil3D Subassembly Composer

BIM interface

OpenRail Designer - MicroStation

Verbal and written communication

Mentoring skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer designation in Ontario

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Dynamo

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

Parsons is a leader in the design and construction of rail and transit systems, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance transportation infrastructure. Our team uses advanced 3D modeling to provide design, construction, and technology integration for clients across North America. Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior Track Engineer to join our Rail and Transit division as a Track Engineering Design Lead. This role is based in the Greater Toronto Area Region.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the design and alignment of track infrastructure for various transit systems using AutoCAD Civil3D or MicroStation Open Rail Designer.
• Lead internal Designers and Engineers with a primary focus on managing the track design and resolving technical challenges to achieve a design solution that meets all requirements, specifications, standards, and Parsons QAQC processes.
• Prepare calculations, engineering design plans, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates, and present to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure effective design coordination across disciplines. Participate in design coordination meetings and address critical issues related to track design within an interdisciplinary team.
• Mentor and develop junior-intermediate track staff. Provide functional guidance to enhance technical and non-technical skills.
• Review and approve shop drawings and technical documentation. Implement railway systems and procedures to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and safe project delivery.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, develop and verify technical scopes, and assist with budget and schedule planning and management.
• Be a leader within the Project Team to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality rail transportation projects on time, meeting client expectations and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering typically preferred).
• Designation as a Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• 8+ years experience with track design engineering for large-scale rail transit systems including Class I Railways, LRT, or Commuter Rail.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of rail alignments, specialty trackwork, junctions, yards, and facilities.
• Experience in design-build contract delivery is an asset.
• Detailed understanding of local authorities' codes and design standards.
• Strong capabilities in AutoCAD Civil3D Subassembly Composer, Dynamo and Navisworks for BIM interface.
• Strong capabilities in OpenRail Designer - MicroStation.
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale interdisciplinary projects with track design leadership responsibilities and interface with civil, utilities, and systems engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Organizational and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and accuracy in work.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. We value our employees and offer benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer-paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, observed holidays, and gym membership discounts. Parsons is committed to preventing recruitment fraud and provides information on recruitment fraud on our website. For details, visit our site and search for fraudulent recruitment information.