Engineer - Track

To be able to carry out the Railway Track related design activities as allocated by the team lead

Responsibilities

• A proactive hands-on role in railroad track design projects
• Knowledge of the track design process through the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases
• Development of ballasted and non-ballasted track structures, track alignment, profile, and associated grading plus drainage
• Assessment of rail vehicle/infrastructure clearances
• Liaison with other disciplines to ensure all work is completed to a high standard and with a consistent approach
• Calculation of quantities, preparation of cost estimates, project specifications and construction bid/tender documents

Key Competencies / Skills

[Mandatory skills (include technical or domain certifications / trainings as required)]

They would need to demonstrate the minimum capabilities that relate to the below

• Horizontal and vertical alignment design and reporting. Different modes (Light rail to freight) and different design stages (concept through to detail)
• Turnout design both simple and complex design solutions.
• Clearance assessments, both for greenfield and brownfield and to understand the build-up of the kinematic profile
• An understanding of track componentry and track fixing types
• Awareness of maintenance principles
• Establish and maintain working relationships.
• Able to plan own work to meet project timescales and budgets.
• Able to communicate effectively with managers and other engineers in all disciplines.

Software Competencies

• Should have working knowledge of Microstation / AutoCAD/ Open Rail Designer
• Conversant with the MS office
• Working knowledge of gauging clearance assessment
• Working Knowledge of ProjectWise or Similar software for handling of designs

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Working towards, or willing to work towards professional accreditations.
• 4-6 years experience of rail infrastructure/engineering environment.