Track Specialist

Metrolinx

About The Position

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario. At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team. In Engineering & Safety, we play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective service of our transit system as the Metrolinx engineering technical authority and owner of more than $20 billion in assets and growing to $60 billion by 2030. To promote an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment, we provide the following: Parental Leave Top-Up Lactation Accommodation Competitive Pension Plan Annual Learning Reimbursement Mentorship Program Recognition of Prior Public Sector Service for Vacation Entitlements Free GO Network Travel Our Track Engineering department within the Engineering & Safety Division is seeking a Track Engineering Specialist to join our collaborative team. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Engineering – Track, The role supports technical review and development of design drawings to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of Capital and State of Good Repair contracts. The role further supports both heavy rail and light transit systems with development of track standards for design, construction, and maintenance.

Requirements

University Degree in Civil Engineering, or any combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated experience related to railway, passenger heavy or light rail transit systems.
Valid Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license, in the province of Ontario or ability to obtain P.Eng. will be considered an asset.
Knowledge of Industry Track Standards and ability to interpret and explain requirements to various internal and external parties.
Valid, non-probationary "G" Class Province of Ontario drivers’ licence.
Strong problem solving and influencing skills to establish effective working relationships, negotiate, and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization along with the ability to gain cooperation from individuals not under direct authority.
Technical writing skills and good presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in track and civil design using software, using Autodesk software (AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D) to create and update drawings and standard plans will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in track engineering to ensure that the design, construction, and maintenance of track infrastructure are safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable standards and industry best practices.
Provide technical expertise and assurance by reviewing track designs and Work Plan Methodologies (WPMs) to ensure conformance with Metrolinx and industry standards, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
Design track alignments, profiles, and associated grading, including corridor modeling, using Autodesk Civil 3D in accordance with Metrolinx Track Standards (MTS), AREMA guidelines, and other relevant standards.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of track technical standards, standard plans, and material specifications in collaboration with Track Maintenance Delivery, internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulators.
Participate in field audits and inspections, including pre-design condition assessments and in-service inspections, to validate design assumptions and confirm track readiness for service.
Identify and mitigate maintenance and safety risks arising from design or construction activities through proactive engineering review and coordination.
Stay current with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies to ensure continuous improvement in track engineering practices and innovation in infrastructure delivery.