On-Call Senior Engineering Advisor, Transit and Rail

AECOM Transit & Rail is seeking an experienced On-Call Senior Engineering Advisor, Transit and Rail to join our team in Western Canada. Featuring a flexible hybrid work arrangement and the support of Canada’s largest rail consulting team, you will play a critical role in delivering high-profile transit and rail projects. This position is ideal for a passionate rail professional with deep expertise in project management, design, construction, and maintenance of passenger and freight rail systems.

Job Duties May Include:

• Provide high-level engineering, technical, and management guidance to multidisciplinary Transit & Rail project teams.
• Advise on project delivery for LRT, higher speed rail, and freight corridor projects.
• Review and provide input on all phases of project delivery, from design to construction and commissioning, resolving complex constructability and technical challenges.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery, from design to construction and commissioning, resolving constructability and technical challenges related to slab track, special trackwork, and systems integration.
• Liaise with multiple disciplines, departments, and external stakeholders.
• Review industry guidance documents, technical reports, and business cases for rail infrastructure projects.
• Support preparation of proposals, design packages, technical specifications, and tender documentation.
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies for project delivery and business development.
• Mentor and supervise less experienced team members, and provide technical leadership.
• Maintain strong knowledge of client, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Support business development and proposal efforts for transit and rail opportunities in Western Canada.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer registration in Canada.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in passenger and freight rail project management, design, construction, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated leadership on large-scale rail infrastructure projects in Canada and internationally.
• Available to meet with clients in-person or on-site on a regular basis.

Preferred Requirements:

• Ideally 15+ years of experience with freight rail, LRT, and civil linear infrastructure design.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager on major rail projects.
• Strong understanding of AREMA, APTA, and North American rail and transit standards.
• Familiarity with CN, CPKC, BNSF, Shortlines, Translink, Calgary Transit, Edmonton Transit, or similar.
• Experience as Owner’s Engineer or Lead Verifier on major rail programs.
• Willingness for periodic site visits.
• Bilingual (English primary, French secondary) is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

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