Track Design Lead

Description

• 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

• 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.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance