Senior Track Designer

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About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Track Designer, we’ll count on you to:

• Reporting to the Canada Rail Lead, provide engineering, technical, and design support to the Rail Group
• Designing track and railway infrastructures in accordance with the quality objectives and regulations, laws and standards (ex. Metrolinx, CN, CP and AREMA);
• Provide technical support during the construction of structures and coordinate the work supervision
• Design of track alignments and special track work, grading and drainage, utility protection and relocations, roads and parking lots
• Construction staging design
• Undertake concept, preliminary, and detailed designs
• Support studies and environmental assessments
• Prepare drawings, quantity take-offs
• Perform quality control and quality assurance on other related projects
• Evaluate technical alternatives, resolve technical issues and interface with other disciplines
• Participate in the planning stages, design and construction of the project
• Participate in the activities of cost estimates and recommend payments
• Perform detailed technical analysis, interpret data, make summaries and draft reports
• Visit construction sites to ensure the quality of the work and to carry out inspections
• Be able to plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed; project management is not sole focus of position
• Serve as a high-level point of contact between the client and HDR
• Duties as assigned
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• P.Eng
• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in design or construction of railway infrastructure is a must
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Microstation and Bentley InRoads is considered an asset
• Experience in Transit or Rail design (freight, LRT, subway, passenger rail, or streetcar)
• Experience designing track or civil infrastructure
• Technical experience in the planning and design of urban infrastructure
• Experience with CN, CP, VIA, TTC, Metrolinx or similar
• Working knowledge of Transport Canada Guidelines and Canadian Railway Operating Rules
• Professional and experienced in relations with customers
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are essential
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team on railway projects
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to mentor and train others
  

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn’t only about who you work for; it’s also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Primary Location

Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill

Industry

Freight Rail

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Freight Railroads

Job Posting

Aug 5, 2021

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity in all of our offices. USA: We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law. CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

Health and safety is also our priority. For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy. If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver’s license and compliance with our vehicle policy.