Intermediate Senior Designer - Rail Job

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Intermediate/Senior Designer, Rail to join the Infrastructure group in our Rail team in the Calgary, Alberta location. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects.

New infrastructure and revitalizing assets are a key part of growth for any economy. We work with our clients to imagine and build cities of the future through a constant commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. 

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Designing track and railway infrastructure in accordance with the quality objectives and regulations, laws and standards; (ex. Metrolinx, CN, CP and AREMA);
• Producing and checking a wide variety of track designs, grading models, DTM surface and applicable details;
• Being able to work with LIDAR point clouds, manage, verify and control surveys and geographic data for design needs;
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations in health and safety related to design;
• Coordinating designs across multiple disciplines (rail, structures, roads, drainage, etc.) in the delivery of complex projects;
• Coordinating and/or supervising the work of junior designers and drafters.

You bring to the role:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited College;
• Design capability within rail and/or transit projects is essential;
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in all aspects of track design, from conceptual to detailed design;
• Experience in civil infrastructure, DTM surfaces, alignment, grading and drainage design, and construction would be an asset;
• Experience working for an engineering consultancy or railway within the rail sector is an asset;
• Having experience in the use and application of railway industry standards;
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Experience with MicroStation, Navisworks or ArcGIS would also be considered an asset;
• Being an innovative thinker capable of challenging existing practices to arrive at effective solutions;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are essential;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and being able to supervise small groups of other designers;
• Ability to switch between tasks and assignments as required;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments.