2020-06-19
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Edmonton
Canada
Canada - Alberta, Edmonton
Job Summary
AECOM Transportation is actively seeking a motivated Senior Railway Engineering Specialist to join our growing Alberta Rail & Signals team. As an established leader in the railway industry, our Alberta rail team has over 500 years of collective experience successfully delivering projects for a variety of clients. This team and its wider Canadian backbone provide the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most exciting railway projects in the country, while offering room to carve out your own niche.
As part of your role you will not only perform technical Civil Engineering activities, but also be able to identify areas for innovating and developing new service offerings. The right candidate will also be enthusiastic about mentoring and coaching our next generation of engineers and technologists.
This is a casual as-&-when position, allowing flexibility with working hours, working from home, extended vacations, and is particularly well suited to those looking to ease into retirement. Part time or full time positions may also be considered.
To be successful in this role, you will have the following characteristics:
Well-rounded experience including successfully delivering safety, quality, budget, and schedule in both management and technical roles.
Experience delivering multidisciplinary projects, in an internal design management or a client-facing project management role.
Able to balance the needs of multiple projects and stakeholders at any given time with minimal direction.
Able to self-direct and work independently, but also lead and mentor our up-and-coming talent.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Reputation for consistently meeting or exceeding commitments.
Eager to tackle new or unusual challenges, and find solutions through innovation.
Daily tasks may include:
Completing and overseeing technical track and civil designs from concept to construction.
Business development, including writing proposals and estimating level of effort requirements.
Liaising on contractual and financial matters with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Meeting with clients regarding new opportunities, ongoing projects, or correcting dissatisfaction.
Overseeing field or construction activities, providing quality assurance for clients.
Mentoring, directing, and challenging less experienced staff.
This casual position will be based in our modern Edmonton (Stony Plain Rd) office.
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Electrical or any relevant discipline area
North American Heavy Rail Design & Construction Experience
P.Eng., CET, or Similar Professional Designation.
20+ years North American freight rail experience.
Consulting experience.
Competent in AutoCAD / Civil 3D for track and grading design.
Thorough understanding of all areas of Railway Operations (Rolling Stock, Signals & Communications, Etc.)
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering - Transportation
Business Line Transportation
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country Canada
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 235696BR
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.