Permanent Way Engineer - Military veterans preferred

United Kingdom - Wiltshire, Swindon

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking to hire a Permanent Way Engineer to work within our Swindon based Permanent Way team to support an expanding portfolio of works across the UK.

The primary focus of this role is to undertake track design and provide consulting services for railway infrastructure projects. The role will require experience of S&C design and will include acting as the lead design engineer, supporting the track team leader in the delivery of projects.

Specific tasks to be performed are inclusive of the following:

• Production of track designs and provision of technical support throughout to support all stages of the design process (Feasibility through to Construction).

• Production of design deliverables in accordance with client requirements (i.e. Form A, Form B and For Construction submissions)

• Timely delivery in accordance with design programmes.

• Attendance at technical design reviews including Design and Construction Interface meetings and Interdisciplinary Design Checks to present the Track design.

• Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team environment.

• Preparation of drawings in accordance with CAD standards.

Specific Skills Required:

• Demonstrable experience in the application of track design principles

• Competent user of Bentley™ RailTrack Design package and Microstation CAD package.

• Competent user of ClearRoute 2™ software for kinematic gauging

• Appreciation of track maintenance practices and construction methodologies and the ability to consider/define requirements within design development.

• Appreciation of system interfaces which impact on track design principles and demonstrable experience if the successful management of interfaces within design experience.

• Good communication skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations, preparation of technical reports and knowledge about project management.

• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.

• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of railway track throughout the engineering process from project inception to delivery, specifically on Network Rail Infrastructure.

• Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages (Bentley™ RailTrack™, Microstation™, ClearRoute2, SD Calculator).

• Good communication skills and the ability to work within a small team whilst having a dedicated approach to working within and meeting strict project deadlines.

• Good communication skills when dealing with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives, and the public.

• Client focused approach to service delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification or preferably a degree in Engineering.

• Working towards professional registration

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Engineering - Transportation - Rail

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United Kingdom

Position Status Full Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 258337BR

Virtual: 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.