Track Engineer
Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure - materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.
Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
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Mission
Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT - a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come! We are looking for a Track Engineer to join our team! The Track Engineer will be responsible for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance support of track systems for a Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the design and implementation of trackwork’s meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Main Responsibilities
• Prepare and review detailed design drawings, technical specifications, and track alignment layouts (horizontal and vertical).
• Ensure construction activities incorporate freeze/thaw cycles, aalignment, curvature, grading, elevation, and system and drainage element
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to inform track design and construction.
• Coordinate with civil, signaling, electrical, and systems engineers to ensure integration of track infrastructure with other LRT systems.
• Provide technical support during construction, including overseeing installation, inspecting works, and resolving field issues.
• Coordinate with all segments to ensure seamless integration of signaling, traction power, systems, civil works, structures, roads, and drainage
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international rail standards and safety regulations.
• Perform geometric alignment and track structure design (ballasted and ballastless).
• Assist in procurement and evaluation of track materials and subcontractors.
• Participate in risk assessments, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts.
• Prepare progress reports, technical documentation, and interface management documents.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent is desirable.
• At least 10 years of years of experience in rail or transit infrastructure projects, with a focus on track design and construction.
• Ability to read and interpret contract specifications, drawings and other construction documents
• Strong knowledge of LRT systems, track design standards and construction methods.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation), and track design tools .
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills
• Experience on large-scale urban rail transit or LRT projects.
• Familiarity with track construction methods including embedded, slab, and ballasted track.
• Knowledge of vibration and noise mitigation in track design.
• Interface coordination with testing and commissioning, signaling, and operations teams.
Skills, Competencies, Attributes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on efficiency, safety, and sustainability
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate in complex and dynamic environments
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey design concepts and mentor staff.
• Valid Class 5 license; clean abstract preferred
• Ability to negotiate the terrain of an in-process construction site, including climbing stairs and ladders, steep/ slippery terrain, walking, and working outdoors in all types of Edmonton weather and conditions
DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.
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