Engineer-Track Alignment

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 23,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

Egis has delivered some of the world's most iconic metro projects, ranging from Lyon's first standard-gauge automated metro in the 1990s to the world's current longest automated metro network: the Riyadh Metro. The metro market is witnessing strong growth as it will contribute to the mobility of the growing global population living in urban areas

We are seeking an experienced Rail Track Alignment Engineer with 4–6 years of experience in Metro, Light Rail Transit (LRT), Mainline Rail, High-Speed Rail, or Freight Rail projects. The successful candidate will support the design and development of Railway Track Alignment and track geometry, including the preparation of detailed design and construction drawings for global projects. The role requires strong technical knowledge of track alignment design principles, proficiency in relevant design tools, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project team.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop track alignment and track geometry designs (horizontal and vertical alignments, can't, transitions, and switches and crossings layouts) across all design stages, from Feasibility to Construction, for plain track, station yards, depots, and complex layouts.
• Prepare detailed design and construction drawings, calculations, and design reports for global projects in line with applicable standards, client requirements, and project quality procedures.
• Carry out checks and design reviews of track alignment and trackwork deliverables at every project phase, and support Senior Engineers in implementing sound design workflows and procedures.
• Assess structure gauge and track clearances and perform design analysis to confirm compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structures, systems, and others) to resolve interfaces, while sharing knowledge and supporting the development of junior team members.

Required

• Minimum 4-6 years of working experience on infrastructure projects and detailed design of Railways and Track Design.
• Master of Science (preferably in engineering) in Transportation Engineering or a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Track alignment design experience in various railway contexts, including heavy freight trains, passenger railways, and LRT.
• International Rail project experience and familiarity with Canadian and North American Railway standards, including AREMA.
• Keep up to date with industry best practices and, where appropriate, apply best practices within the project team environment.
• Demonstrates outstanding written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and application skills, especially excellent English communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrated calibre of working under limited supervision on track engineering projects is valuable.
• Proactively identifies and resolves business, operational, and technical challenges within assigned project scope and related disciplines.

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience and strong proficiency in using Civil 3D, Open Rail Designer and Rail Modelling Software.
• Professionally qualified as PEng/ CEng/ IEng / any equivalent qualification or aspiration to work on achieving is valuable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Dynamo or Generative Components (GC)/ for the automation/ any computational design tool.
• Knowledge of Gauge Analysis tools.