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.