Track Design Lead

Overview

Lead design and coordination of LRT track systems, ensuring safety and constructability.

Key Responsibilities

• track design
• constructability review
• geometry definition
• alignment design
• material specs
• system interface

Tasks

-Manage design of embedded, ballasted, and direct-fixation track structures as applicable to LRT corridor conditions. -Perform constructability reviews to validate installation feasibility, access logistics, and interface with adjacent works. -Coordinate with geotechnical and civil teams to validate subgrade performance and track slab stability. -Provide design support during Testing & Commissioning to ensure alignment tolerances and smooth running quality. -Define and verify track geometry, rail cant, curve transition lengths, and turnout layouts. -Review as-built designs and support quality assurance of track installation and alignment survey verification. -Develop and maintain the Track Design Management Plan, defining design standards, deliverables, and interdisciplinary coordination requirements. -Ensure all track design deliverables meet the required quality, safety, and maintainability standards. -Interface with Rolling Stock and Systems teams to ensure wheel-rail compatibility, track gauge (1,435 mm), and tolerances meet vehicle requirements. -Lead and manage the end-to-end track design process for the LRT alignment, including mainline, depot (OMSF), and turnback sections. -Oversee horizontal and vertical alignment design ensuring compliance with operational speed, sight distance, and safety standards. -Develop track material specifications and ensure conformity with relevant railway and transit design standards. -Oversee turnout and crossing design, weld plans, and special trackwork interfaces. -Coordinate track-civil interfaces including slab track details, drainage, vibration isolation, and structural clearances. -Review and approve contractor design drawings, technical reports, and construction methodology related to track installation. -Support vibration and noise mitigation studies through appropriate track form design solutions. -Collaborate with Power (OCS/TPSS) and Signaling teams to ensure proper integration of track components, grounding, and cable routing.

Requirements

• leadership
• p.eng.
• 12-18 yrs
• bentley
• civil 3d
• track design

What You Bring

-Demonstrated leadership in managing design consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. -Strong coordination experience with rolling stock, signaling, and civil structures disciplines. -Experience with embedded, slab, and ballasted track systems, including design for mixed-traffic and urban environments. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on technical precision. -Knowledge of construction methods, material selection, and track tolerances. -Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead design review sessions. -Familiarity with rail standards (AREMA, EN, ISO, and local codes) and alignment design criteria. -Strong understanding of track design standards, rail geometry principles, and LRT operational characteristics. -Bachelor's degree in Civil or Railway Engineering; Master's degree preferred. -12-18 years of progressive experience in permanent way or track design, preferably on light rail or metro projects. -Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent registration required. -Proficiency in track design software such as Bentley Rail Track, Open Rail Designer, or Civil 3D.

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About Egis In Canada

-Operating across mobility, infrastructure and the built environment, they design, build and operate intelligent systems from idea to operation. -Strong leadership in Canada, with a new CEO appointed in 2024 to steer growth and integration in North America. -Recognized with top industry awards, including Ontario Engineering Project Awards for excellence in bridge engineering.

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