Track / Railway Engineer-in-Training

Snc-Lavalin; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking an early-career Rail Infrastructure Engineer to support track alignment, geometric layout design, and ride quality optimization on national rail projects.

You will collaborate with geotechnical, structural and electrical engineers, prepare detailed drawings, perform quantity take-offs, and assist in cost estimating and technical specifications. Hybrid work and development opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science/Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training designation with EGBC or eligibility to become a member; CAPM an asset.
• 0–1 year of relevant work experience (e.g. engineering office work, drafting, co‑op, construction).
• Comfortable with shift work including weekends and/or night shifts.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a vehicle an asset.
• Interest in learning and railway track design, construction and operation.
• Strong communication skills; French language skills an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform track alignment and geometric layout design for rail infrastructure projects.
• Conduct ride quality analysis and optimization to improve system performance.
• Support trackwork design for alignment, parts details and schematics and prepare detailed engineering drawings.
• Complete quantity take-offs and contribute to cost estimating activities.
• Assist in the preparation of technical specifications and documentation.
• Analyze as-built survey data to support project accuracy and validation.
• Provide design support during construction to ensure project execution.
• Participate in bid efforts and project coordination as related to your area(s) of expertise.
• Attend the office at minimum 2 days per week; occasionally attend calls in the eastern time zone (Montreal/Toronto) from BC.

Skills

Track design

Geometric layout

Ride quality analysis

Construction support

Bid coordination

Communication skills

French language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Applied Science/Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EGBC) or eligible

CAPM is an asset

Job description

Job Description Overview

The Rail Infrastructure team completes designs, studies, inspections and construction support for large and small railway projects across Canada and beyond. We collaborate with other engineering disciplines such as geotechnical, structural and electrical engineers, as well as other professionals such as surveyors and architects, to deliver coordinated and integrated designs for alignment, track details and adjacent infrastructure.

Your role

• Perform track alignment and geometric layout design for rail infrastructure projects.
• Conduct ride quality analysis and optimization to improve system performance.
• Support trackwork design for alignment, parts details and schematics and prepare detailed engineering drawings.
• Complete quantity take-offs and contribute to cost estimating activities.
• Assist in the preparation of technical specifications and documentation.
• Analyze as-built survey data to support project accuracy and validation.
• Provide design support during construction to ensure project execution.
• Participate in bid efforts and project coordination as related to your area(s) of expertise.
• Attend the office at minimum 2 days per week; occasionally attend calls in the eastern time zone (Montreal/Toronto) from BC.

About you

Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science/Engineering.

Engineer-in-Training designation with EGBC or eligibility to become a member; CAPM an asset.

0-1 year of relevant work experience (e.g. engineering office work, drafting, co-op experience, construction).

Comfortable with Shift work including that during the weekend and/or night shift

Valid BC Driver's License and access to a vehicle an asset

Interest in learning and trying new things; interest in railway and track design, construction and operation.

Strong communication skills; French language skills an asset.

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.

Find out more.

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Expected compensation

Expected compensation for this role is between $61,900 - $80,000) Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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