Rail Track Designer

About the role

Egis is hiring a full-time Rail Track Designer based in Hamilton, Ontario, to support multidisciplinary railway and transit infrastructure projects. The role covers railway track alignments, trackwork layouts, engineering drawings, BIM models and related transportation infrastructure, working across design and delivery phases.

Key responsibilities

• Develop railway track alignment designs in plan, profile and corridor layouts
• Prepare and maintain CAD/BIM drawings and 3D design models
• Use survey data, LiDAR point clouds and digital terrain information in design
• Produce trackwork layouts, cross-sections and rail infrastructure drawings
• Support drainage design and track structure development
• Manage technical drawing packages and engineering deliverables
• Coordinate with signalling, traction power, civil, structural and systems teams
• Complete quantity take-offs and support cost estimation
• Contribute to reports, specifications and documentation, verify drawings and take part in design reviews

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Civil, Transportation, Railway, Architectural Technology or CAD/Design Technology, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in CAD design, civil infrastructure, transportation engineering, rail or transit
• Fluency in English and French
• Assets: experience with railway corridor projects, rail design reviews, constructability assessments, BIM execution and cost estimating

Required skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRail, Bentley Power Rail Track or comparable CAD/BIM platforms
• Survey data, LiDAR and digital terrain model work
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

The role is eligible for a referral bonus, and accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.