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Trackwork / Railway Engineer

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Please note that this job posting is intended for you to express your interest in future opportunities within AtkinsRéalis.

The Vancouver/Kelowna Rail Infrastructure team completes designs, studies, inspections and construction support for large and small railway projects across Canada and beyond. We collaborate with other engineering disciplines such as geotechnical, structural and electrical engineers, as well as other professionals such as surveyors and architects, to deliver coordinated and integrated designs for alignment, track details and adjacent infrastructure.

Your role

  • Join the Rail Infrastructure team on multidisciplinary projects to design, construct, assess, repair and study railway, track and related infrastructure.
  • Use engineering judgment, analysis, experience and relevant standards to develop project technical deliverables such as drawings, reports and specifications,
  • Perform calculations/checks and document reviews; participate in quality processes.
  • Lead small teams to complete project deliverables, and provide engineering oversight and support for junior engineering and technical staff.
  • Lead small projects from both a technical and project management perspective, with the support administrative and cost control teams.
  • Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to understand needs and find functional solutions for all parties; demonstrate strong leadership and effective communication with a variety of stakeholders
  • Within your sphere of influence as an individual contributor and/or project manager, support the Rail Infrastructure practice in achieving corporate targets.

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Applied Science/Engineering.
  • 5+ years of design and/or construction experience in railway engineering or related field.
  • Assets: French language skills; ability to work in the Eastern timezone (Montreal/Toronto) from BC; ability to travel short-term.
  • Member in good standing with EGBC or with another Canadian engineering provincial association, or eligible to achieve professional designation from EGBC.
  • Strong communication skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $93,800 - $129,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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Transportation Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-151300

Salary range

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