Job DescriptionOverviewReporting to the Project Director, the Technical Lead - Railway Infrastructure serves as the primary technical authority for the discipline and acts as the client's main point of contact for all railway infrastructure matters.
The incumbent provides technical leadership, coordinates design teams, and oversees interface integration with other disciplines.
The individual actively contributes to building trusted client relationships and participates in the project's strategic and technical direction.
The role is accountable for the quality of deliverables, the compliance of proposed solutions, and the achievement of project objectives related to cost, schedule, and risk management.
We are seeking a professional recognized for technical credibility, sound judgment, and the ability to build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading strategic discussions with senior stakeholders while also addressing complex technical challenges with design teams.
Your Role- Serve as the primary client contact for technical matters related to railway infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
- Lead technical discussions, facilitate design workshops, and represent the team during client meetings.
- Understand client needs and translate them into practical and achievable technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership to railway infrastructure teams composed of internal resources and subcontractors.
- Coordinate design activities and ensure integration with related disciplines, including civil, structural, geotechnical, systems, operations, and architecture.
- Oversee technical production and ensure the quality of deliverables prior to issuance.
- Identify technical risks, propose mitigation measures, and contribute to resolving major project issues.
- Participate in activity planning, schedule development, and progress monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with standards, design criteria, contractual requirements, and project quality processes.
- Support the Project Director in communications with clients and project partners.
- Act as a mentor and technical resource for junior team members.
About You- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for membership.
- Minimum of 12 to 15 years of relevant experience in the railway or public transit sector.
- Demonstrated experience in the design and coordination of complex railway infrastructure.
- Significant experience managing client relationships and presenting technical solutions to decision-makers.
- Experience on major public transit projects.
- Experience with Design-Build (DB), P3/PPP, or consortium-delivered projects.
- Strong understanding of interfaces between trackwork, civil engineering, railway systems, and operations.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to make decisions in complex multidisciplinary environments.
- Proven leadership and ability to develop team talent.
- Excellent proficiency in French; functional or advanced in English depending on project requirements.
- Must be located in the Québec City region or willing to travel there regularly.
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Worker TypeEmployee
Job TypeRegular
