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Railway Infrastructure Specialist

Montréal, Quebec, Canada | Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

If you are looking for an employer with large-scale international engineering projects to offer you, if you want to make a difference in numerous communities by improving their daily lives, and if you'd like to join an inclusive and diverse team you can rely on… then we are the employer for you!

Our global railway experience spans the entire infrastructure lifecycle—from designing and building heavy and light rail networks, to providing ongoing maintenance during operations on an annual and seasonal basis, as well as delivering rehabilitation and construction services cost-effectively and on schedule.

Your Role

As part of the Public Transit, Railway, and Telecommunications Systems team, you will actively contribute to the delivery of railway projects. You will support the design group in preparing railway alignments, producing CAD drawings, and ensuring compliance of drawings, plans, and specifications.

Reporting to the Railway Infrastructure Product Line Manager, your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and coordinating members of a technical team to deliver projects

  • Preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for railway track projects

  • Being responsible for project design

  • Acting as a railway expert and contributing to team knowledge development

  • Conducting technical evaluations of market products best suited to project needs

  • Serving as the point of contact with suppliers, operators, and maintenance teams

  • Managing and leading technical documentation with engineers and technicians

  • Participating in project meetings

  • Supporting project teams in developing cost estimates specific to civil and railway works

  • Ensuring compliance of drawings and plans

  • Coordinating production activities of the railway infrastructure team, including engineering subcontractors

  • Collaborating with the director to resolve technical issues

  • Reviewing the detailed project schedule and contributing to its adherence and updates

  • Developing schedules for activities under your responsibility

  • Participating in monitoring execution, deliverable quality, cost and schedule management, team coordination, business risks, and communications (internal and external)

  • Contributing to the preparation of proposals

Transportation Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-156619

Salary range

-

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and a member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

  • 15 to 25 years of experience in railway infrastructure (heavy or light rail)

  • Broad and in-depth knowledge of railway activities

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work

  • Self-driven and able to manage priorities in a multitasking environment

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (required)

  • Ability to interact positively in a multicultural environment

  • Strong knowledge of AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association) and its recommended practices

  • Solid understanding of industry railway practices

  • Knowledge of AutoDESK Civil 3D, Bentley Power RailTrack, and experience in railway engineering—particularly alignment design—will be considered a strong asset

  • Ability to communicate in both French and English (spoken and written)

Interested in the challenge? Don't wait! Send us your resume and join us in shaping a better future for our planet and its people.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Compensation & Benefits

Explore the compensation and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, meaningful recognition, and a complete range of flexible benefits designed to meet your health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs.

Develop your potential through a wide selection of training programs and professional development opportunities that help you broaden your skills and expand your expertise.

Also take advantage of our hybrid work culture, generous leave policies, and an environment that fosters work‑life balance.

Get the recognition you deserve. Learn more. Obtenez votre reconnaissance. En savoir plus.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We are AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering and nuclear energy services organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform global infrastructure and energy systems.

Together with our industry partners and clients, and our worldwide team of consultants, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to guiding our clients across our various end markets to shape a better future for our planet and its inhabitants.
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Additional Information

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