Job Description
Matchtech is recruiting for a permanent opportunity for a Civil Engineer with UK Railway experience to relocate to Toronto. This role does require permanent relocation.
Civil Engineer-Rail & transit
Our office in Toronto is seeking a Civil Engineer-Rail (rail) to join our Toronto team.
This is a position to work on Civil designs for Rail projects (High Speed, Metro, LRT, streetcars) in the Toronto office.
What will your duties be?
* Assist Design Manager in all tasks related with the development of construction documents required for the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations and Tunnel Project
* Monitor Design Schedule, track deliverable dates and prepare look-ahead schedule for distribution
* Assist discipline leads to identify design issues and prepare RFIs to send to the client as required
* Manage Design Subconsultant agreements, deliverables and invoicing process
* Track all Project associated costs related with Design hours progress tracking, estimating
* Work with Discipline Leads to ensure that design solutions are fully coordinated with other disciplines and contract requirements by chairing meetings, preparing sketches, tracking deliverables
* Work with BIM and CAD personnel to develop drawings, sketches and support documents when required
* Track and Monitor Design Interfaces – Internal, External with Client and External with Third Parties
* Review all contract requirements and ensure Compliance
* Participate in Change Management process and assist Commercial Manager when required.
* Design Issues Tracking and Issues Resolution
* Liaise with Project Document Control Manager and ensure procedures are being adhered to and key documents uploaded to Client are compliant
* Review Project and Company procedures for Design Quality Management and track performance
* Position requires attendance at internal and external meetings and keep meeting minute records
* Candidate should generally be familiar with local design codes, drawing preparation standards etc.
* Research into available design standards, requirements, literature to support design decision making
What do you need to fit the position?
* 5-8 years’ experience as a Civil engineer, including alignment (mandatory)
* Some experience as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager is an asset
* Must have experience in detailed design coordination
* PMP training is an asset
* High skills in Inroads or Power Rail Track are mandatory
* Sound technical/business judgment in the evaluation, organization, management and experience of design activities
* Able to develop plans, specifications, technical notes & calculations, etc., with minimal supervision.
* Ability to develop non-standard solutions
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team
* Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
* Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, partners, contractors, etc.
* Willingness to learn, develop and apply new techniques, standards and processes
* Willingness to take on additional tasks as needed
* Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
* Excellent analytical and technical writing skills, excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
* fluency in English, both written and verbal is critical