Let’s find your next opportunity​

{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}

{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}

saved
viewed

Team Lead, Railway Infrastructure Specialist

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

Join us in shaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. We are committed to designing a better future for our planet and for generations to come.

Within AtkinsRéalis' Rail Infrastructure team, our expertise covers all aspects of track design for light rail transit (LRT), passenger rail, and freight networks, including alignments and profiles, track components, material specifications, detailed design, and construction support.

Our global rail experience spans the entire infrastructure lifecycle: design, construction, operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation. We are involved at every stage of projects—from feasibility studies to maintenance—and work on projects of all sizes, ranging from sidings to complete LRT networks.

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Rail Infrastructure – Eastern Canada, the successful candidate will actively contribute to the coordination, development, and smooth operation of the Montreal team, in support of the manager. They will also participate in the delivery of rail projects. The ideal candidate is an engineer based in Quebec with experience in rail design and/or construction, as well as experience in technical leadership and team supervision.

The Montreal Rail Infrastructure team is made up of diverse professionals—engineers, designers, and project managers—collaborating to deliver high-quality, transformative transportation projects. We work in a hybrid model between office and remote work.

Your Role

This position combines technical leadership and team management. Day-to-day responsibilities will focus primarily on engineering and project delivery, with approximately 5% to 10% of time dedicated to resource management and corporate initiatives.

The selected candidate will:

  • Support team management (engagement, supervision, training, career development, collaboration with HR) and contribute to achieving business objectives (financial performance, utilization rates, etc.).
  • Work closely with the Assistant Director and other team leads to optimize the sharing of skills and resources.
  • Be present in the Montreal office at least 3 days per week to promote collaboration, mentorship, and team communication.
  • Perform project management activities, including team coordination, planning, progress tracking, and budget control.
  • Act as a point of contact with clients, partners, and suppliers.
  • Contribute to the development of new service offerings and business opportunities.
Transportation Engineering

Location

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-156616

Salary range

-

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for membership.

  • Relevant experience in design, construction, or tendering for rail projects.

  • Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.

  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a multitasking environment.

Ready to take on the challenge?

Apply today and join our team engineering 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.

Rewards & 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.

video thumbnail

Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis

Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.

Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.

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.
Learn more. En savoir plus.

Additional Information

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiaries or affiliated companies (collectively referred to as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to learn more about how we collect, use, and transfer your personal data.

By providing your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Avis de confidentialité

Related jobs

Senior Water Engineer Group Lead
Water Engineering Full time
Senior Water Engineer Group Lead

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Environmental Coordinator
Clean power Sciences Full time
Environmental Coordinator

Various locations

Aviation Project Manager
Cities & development Project & Programme Management Full time
Aviation Project Manager

Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Senior Architectural Technologist
Transportation Architecture & Planning Full time
Senior Architectural Technologist

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Lead Engineer, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Toronto, ON)
Clean power Engineering Full time
Lead Engineer, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Toronto, ON)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Clean power Engineering Full time
Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Various locations

Sr. Field Representative - Roads and Bridges
Construction Full time
Sr. Field Representative - Roads and Bridges

Dallas, Texas, United States of America

Construction Manager - Roads and Bridges
Cities & development Construction Full time
Construction Manager - Roads and Bridges

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Chargé(e) de travaux - Prolongement de la ligne bleue
Transportation Construction Full time
Chargé(e) de travaux - Prolongement de la ligne bleue

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Project Controls Specialist
Nuclear Cost, Commercial & Procurement Full time
Project Controls Specialist

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Architect / Architectural Technologist
Cities & development Architecture & Planning Full time
Architect / Architectural Technologist

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Manager - Project Control
Transportation Risk Management & Project Controls Full time
Manager - Project Control

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Related blogs

Mohit standing in front of lake

Building energy resilience where it matters most

Whether it's supporting global net-zero commitments or helping improve energy resilience in remote communities, Mohit’s work reflects the growing role sustainability professionals play in shaping a more sustainable future.

Card link for Building energy resilience where it matters most
Sahil in black suit

Designing cooler cities for a hotter world

Meet Sahil, driving resilient cities at AtkinsRéalis by turning climate challenges into solutions through urban planning, climate adaptation, and digital innovation.

Card link for Designing cooler cities for a hotter world

From data to impact: Varna’s journey shaping global sustainability reporting from India

At AtkinsRéalis, sustainability is driven by both strategy and data. Varna’s work focuses on turning complex environmental information into meaningful insights, supporting global sustainability reporting, climate action, and informed decision-making across regions.

Card link for From data to impact: Varna’s journey shaping global sustainability reporting from India

Why Pankaj came back to AtkinsRéalis to grow his sustainability career

From graduate engineer to Principal Sustainability Consultant, explore Pankaj’s journey and his work shaping sustainable building performance across the Middle East.

Card link for Why Pankaj came back to AtkinsRéalis to grow his sustainability career