Intermediate Rail and Civil Engineer

Requisition ID: 91934 

Job Category: Infrastructure 

Location: Halifax, NS, Canada 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

 

At HATCH, Rail Infrastructure Group, our main areas of expertise cover all aspects of track design (alignment, profile, sub-ballast, track), signaling and rail communications, as well as all aspects of rail structures.

Every day, we help people get to their destinations safely and reliably through the design, construction, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of railroads and related infrastructure. We offer integrated, multidisciplinary technical expertise for the design, construction and operation of new transportation infrastructures.

HATCH is currently seeking for and rail and civil engineer that will oversee various rail projects, reviewing and approving designs for various rail aspects, and writing specifications or various studies to meet customer needs. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for interacting with various rail clients.

Your Challenges with us!

• Be responsible for all technical and project management projects.
• Write various technical specifications to meet client needs and participate in cost estimates.
• Design, analyze and recommend various technical solutions to meet client needs.
• Provide support to the civil and railway engineering design group with AutoDESK Civil 3D software.
• Manage and lead technical files with the team's engineers and technicians.
• Responsible for design based on preliminary concepts and calculations.
• Perform technical evaluation of market products that best meet project needs.
• Be the point of contact with suppliers, the operator and maintenance.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Responsible for all aspects of a railway alignment (horizontal geometry and vertical profiles).
• Ensure compliance of drawings and plans.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering and member of the Nova-Scotia Engineering or member of the order of another Canadian province 
• 5 to 10 years' experience in railway and civil design.
• Significant knowledge of AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association) and its practices
• Experience with the standards of various railway customers (CN, CP, VIA Rail, EXO, APM, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and accurately to people at all levels.
• Excellent communication, organizational, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate drive, initiative, innovation.
• Professionalism, integrity and excellent organizational skills.
• Bilingualism in French is an asset

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.