Senior Engineer - Track

Qualifications
Civil in Civil Engineering Working towards, or willing to work towards, Chartership. 7 -10 years experience of rail infrastructure/engineering environment.

Responsibilities
A proactive hands-on role in railroad track design projects Management 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 Peer review of the track design and associated reports prior to submission Liaison with other disciplines to ensure all work is completed to a high standard and with a consistent approach Preparation of the design briefs, technical reports, design analysis and calculations Calculation of quantities, preparation of cost estimates, project specifications and construction bid/tender documents Provide technical direction to junior designers and oversee work undertaken by them Working with Project Managers on developing design schedule and budgets 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.