Track Site Engineer Light Rail Transit/Passenger & Freight Rail

Arcadis; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Track Site Engineer to join our Rail & Transit team in Canada. You will support delivery of Light Rail or Freight Rail projects, coordinating design inputs, schedules, costs, and documentation to ensure alignment with project objectives.

You will work with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, promoting effective communication, risk monitoring, and continuous improvement using digital tools and innovative delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, PM, Business, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in project coordination and engineering design for rail, transit, or infrastructure.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, Excel, SharePoint.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced delivery environment.
• Strong interpersonal and client engagement skills.
• Familiarity with Ontario transit programs and agencies is a plus (asset).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities across planning, design, and delivery phases.
• Support scheduling, cost tracking, and regular progress reporting.
• Maintain registers for risks, issues, actions and governance records.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholder meetings and capture outcomes.
• Support contract administration, procurement, and document control across design and delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Engineering design

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, PM, Business, or related

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking a Track Site Engineer to join our growing Rail & Transit team. In this role, you will bring a balanced blend of progressive design experience and project coordination/management expertise to support the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary Light Rail Transit or Freight Rail infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to further build their career within a global consultancy committed to innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence. In Canada, our Rail & Transit team supports some of the region’s most transformative programs, partnering with clients such as Metrolinx, major municipalities, and freight rail stakeholders to deliver integrated, sustainable mobility and transportation solutions.

Role Accountabilities

In this role you will provide essential coordination support across all phases of project delivery, from initial planning through to successful implementation, while also contributing a strong understanding of progressive design development for Light Rail Transit or Freight Rail projects. You will assist Project Managers by supporting key project controls, such as scheduling activities, tracking costs, and preparing regular progress reports, while coordinating design inputs and ensuring alignment between technical development and project delivery objectives. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate project documentation, including registers for risks, issues, and actions, as well as governance records that ensure compliance and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

You will play a pivotal role in coordinating internal and external stakeholder meetings, ensuring the preparation of relevant materials and capturing key outcomes and action items. By tracking progress against established project milestones, design deliverables, and interface requirements, you will proactively identify and highlight potential risks, delays, or coordination issues, enabling the project team to respond swiftly and effectively. Your support will extend to contract administration, procurement processes, and document control protocols, helping to maintain the integrity and efficiency of project operations across both design and delivery functions.

Furthermore, in this role you will facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams—including engineering, systems, program management, and design disciplines—by promoting effective communication and shared understanding of project objectives. You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging digital tools, innovative delivery methodologies, and lessons learned from Light Rail Transit or Freight Rail project environments to enhance project performance and outcomes. Your commitment to supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic improvements, while bridging design progression with project coordination and management needs, will be key to driving successful project delivery and fostering a culture of excellence within the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in a project coordination and engineering design, ideally within rail, transit, or major infrastructure environments
• Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks and controls
• Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Excel, SharePoint, and collaboration platforms
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, delivery‑focused environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across teams and clients
• Familiarity with Ontario transit programs and agencies (e.g., Metrolinx, TTC) is considered an asset

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. 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.

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 non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.