Engineer – Track

Role Summary

To be able to carry out the Railway Track related design activities as allocated by the team lead

Responsibilities

· A proactive hands-on role in railroad track design projects

· Knowledge 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

· Liaison with other disciplines to ensure all work is completed to a high standard and with a consistent approach

· Calculation of quantities, preparation of cost estimates, project specifications, and construction bid/tender documents

Key Competencies / Skills

· 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 a working knowledge of Microstation / AutoCAD

· Conversant with the MS office

· Working knowledge of ClearRoute software or similar for gauging clearance assessment

· Working Knowledge of ProjectWise or Similar software for handling designs

Qualifications

· Further education in a relevant subject is preferred, e.g. Degree in Civil Engineering / Technology.

· Working towards, or willing to work towards, Chartership.

· 4+ years’ experience of the rail infrastructure/engineering environment.