Railway Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Montreal, QC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our global rail expertise spans the entire lifecycle of rail infrastructure—from designing and building heavy rail and light rail networks, to providing annual and seasonal maintenance during operations, and delivering rehabilitation or construction services in a cost-effective and timely manner. We are looking for a Railway Design Engineer to join our team in Montréal Office. As part of the Public Transport and Rail team, you will play an active role in delivering rail projects. Reporting to the Track Systems Product Line Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the design group in preparing rail alignments, producing CAD drawings, and ensuring compliance of all plans and drawings.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and is registered as a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in rail infrastructure (heavy or light rail)
Possess strong knowledge of AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association) standards and recommended practices
Have general knowledge of hydrology and its impact on rail corridors modeled in 3D using route design software
Demonstrate autonomy and the ability to manage priorities in a multitasking environment
Be able to communicate fluently in French and English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design process based on concepts and preliminary calculations
Perform 3D modeling using CAD software for railway projects
Participate in the preparation of plans, drawings, and technical specifications for railway track projects, ensuring compliance with applicable standards
Conduct technical evaluations of market products to identify those that best meet project requirements
Support project teams in developing detailed estimates for civil and railway works, as well as in tracking schedules and progress
Analyze survey data and produce detailed 3D surface models
Monitor and oversee construction activities on-site, including contractor schedule tracking