Railway Track Alignment Designer/ Engineer

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

The ALTO project is a major infrastructure initiative in Canadian history, aimed at developing over 1,000 km of new passenger rail service between major urban centers, including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.

Missions/Main Duties

• Support the civil engineering department in creating technical drawings.  
• Produce technical plans from conceptual sketches.  
• Update existing technical drawings with minimal supervision.  
• Support project teams in developing specific cost estimates for civil works.  
• Participate in civil engineering projects, particularly national and international railway projects. Assist in information gathering, participate in various expert assessments, and monitor assigned projects.  
• Be able to contribute to the development and writing of service proposals and studies.  
• Perform railway simulations using the internal program.  
• Finalize all aspects of railway alignments (horizontal geometry and vertical profiles).  
• Provide design solutions for railway stations and their operational feasibility.  
• Design railway structures.  
• Analyze survey data and produce detailed 3D surface models.

Profile/Skills

Education: College diploma (DEC) in civil engineering or building architecture, or a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. 

Years of experience: Minimum 10-15 years of experience in the relevant field.

• 10 years of experience with the latest version of AutoDESK design software (AutoCAD and Civil 3D) and BENTLEY (InROADS).
• 10 years of experience in producing detailed profile plans.
• 10 years of experience in earthworks quantity calculations (embankments and excavations) using alignment design software.
• 10 years of experience handling LiDAR data or equivalent survey information.

Technical skills:

• Very good knowledge of AutoDESK Civil 3D tools and experience in the railway engineering sector, especially in railway alignment design, is required.
• Significant knowledge of AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association) and its recommended practices.
• General knowledge of hydrology and its effects on railway corridors modeled in 3D with the help of alignment design software.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Ability to read and understand topographic survey maps.

Personal qualities and soft skills:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Autonomous and able to manage priorities in a multitasking environment.
• Ability to interact positively with others in a multicultural environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*

*Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs, communicating effectively in their preferred language and facilitating strategic meetings

Note: Successful completion of a modeling test for a transshipment site is required for this position. Details and duration of the test will be provided to candidates selected for further consideration. 

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.