Railway Track Alignment Designer/Engineer

Context

Join SYSTRA Canada in shaping the future of Canada with this impressive ALTO high-speed rail project connecting Quebec City to Toronto, the largest infrastructure project in Canada in generations.

 

The ALTO high-speed rail project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities, and stimulate economic growth.

 

Are you convinced that a more sustainable world is possible and that mobility is an integral part of thinking about the future of our planet? Come aboard with SYSTRA Canada and be part of the project that will revolutionize the railway industry in Canada!

Missions/Main Duties

• Design railway alignments, including horizontal geometry and vertical profiles, at all stages of design.
• Support the civil engineering team by producing technical plans from conceptual sketches and updating existing drawings with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to national and international civil and railway engineering projects, including developing cost estimates for civil works.
• Perform railway simulations using internal software and develop station design solutions that meet operational requirements.
• Design railway structures.
• Analyze survey data and create detailed 3D surface models.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Civil Engineering Technology, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

Years of experience: 10–15 years of relevant experience, including at least 10 years using Autodesk (AutoCAD and Civil 3D) or Bentley (InRoads), producing detailed plans and profiles, calculating earthwork quantities, and processing LiDAR or equivalent survey data. Proficiency with recent software versions is required.Technical skills:

• Very good knowledge of AutoDESK Civil 3D (or similar) tools and experience in the railway engineering sector, especially in railway alignment design, is required.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Ability to read and understand topographic survey maps.
• 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.

 

Personal qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Autonomous and able to manage priorities in a multitasking environment.