Track Site Engineer Light Rail Transit/Passenger & Freight Rail
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Ontario transit programs and agencies (e.g., Metrolinx, TTC) is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Provide essential coordination support across all phases of project delivery, from initial planning through to successful implementation.
- Contribute a strong understanding of progressive design development for Light Rail Transit or Freight Rail projects.
- Assist Project Managers by supporting key project controls, such as scheduling activities, tracking costs, and preparing regular progress reports.
- Coordinate design inputs and ensuring alignment between technical development and project delivery objectives.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including registers for risks, issues, and actions, as well as governance records that ensure compliance and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholder meetings, ensuring the preparation of relevant materials and capturing key outcomes and action items.
- Track progress against established project milestones, design deliverables, and interface requirements.
- Proactively identify and highlight potential risks, delays, or coordination issues, enabling the project team to respond swiftly and effectively.
- Support contract administration, procurement processes, and document control protocols.
- Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams—including engineering, systems, program management, and design disciplines—by promoting effective communication and shared understanding of project objectives.
- 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.
- Support both day-to-day operations and strategic improvements, while bridging design progression with project coordination and management needs.
Benefits
- Sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
