Railway locomotive engineers jobs in Canada

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Employers hiring include AtkinsRéalis (3), SYSTRA (1), SYSTRA Canada (1).

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Host Railway Engineer – ALTO
SYSTRA Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a…
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Host Railway Engineer – ALTO
SYSTRA
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a…
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Railway Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
We are looking for a Railway Design Engineer to join our team in Montréal Office. As part of the Public Transport and Rail team, you will play an active role in delivering
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Trackwork / Railway Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Kelowna, BC · Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…studies, inspections and construction support for large and small railway projects across Canada and beyond. We collaborate with other engineering disciplines such as geotechnical,…
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Railway Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
We are looking for a Railway Design Engineer to join our team in Montréal Office. As part of the Public Transport and Rail team, you will play an active role in delivering

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AtkinsRéalis

Railway Engineer

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in rail infrastructure (heavy or light rail);
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 25, 2026

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Job Description

Overview

Our global rail expertise spans the entire lifecycle of rail infrastructure - from designing and building heavy rail and light rail networks, to providing annual and seasonal maintenance during operations, and delivering rehabilitation or construction services in a cost-effective and timely manner.

We are looking for a Railway Design Engineer to join our team in Montréal Office. As part of the Public Transport and Rail team, you will play an active role in delivering rail projects. Reporting to the Track Systems Product Line Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the design group in preparing rail alignments, producing CAD drawings, and ensuring compliance of all plans and drawings.

Your role

Contribute to the design process based on concepts and preliminary calculations;
Perform 3D modeling using CAD software for railway projects;
Participate in the preparation of plans, drawings, and technical specifications for railway track projects, ensuring compliance with applicable standards;
Conduct technical evaluations of market products to identify those that best meet project requirements;
Support project teams in developing detailed estimates for civil and railway works, as well as in tracking schedules and progress;
Analyze survey data and produce detailed 3D surface models;
Monitor and oversee construction activities on-site, including contractor schedule tracking.

About you

Hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and is registered as a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ);
Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in rail infrastructure (heavy or light rail);

Possess strong knowledge of AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association) standards and recommended practices;
Have general knowledge of hydrology and its impact on rail corridors modeled in 3D using route design software;
Demonstrate autonomy and the ability to manage priorities in a multitasking environment;
Be able to communicate fluently in French and English (spoken and written)*.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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*This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as more than 80% of the workload is intended for clients, partners, or projects located outside Québec.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the design group in preparing rail alignments, producing CAD drawings, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. Responsibilities also include performing 3D modeling, conducting technical evaluations of products, and overseeing on-site construction activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and be registered with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ). A minimum of 10 years of experience in rail infrastructure and strong knowledge of AREMA standards are required.

Skills

Railway Design
CAD Modeling
3D Surface Modeling
AREMA Standards
Civil Engineering
Technical Specifications
Project Estimation
Construction Monitoring
Hydrology
Route Design Software
English Fluency
French Fluency

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Employee Recognition
Flexible Health Benefits
Wellbeing Benefits
Financial Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits
Training and Professional Development
Hybrid Working Culture
Generous Time-off Policies

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Keywords

Railway Engineering
Heavy Rail
Light Rail
AREMA
CAD
3D Modeling
Civil Engineering
OIQ
Rail Infrastructure
Route Design
Technical Specifications
Construction Management
Hydrology
Public Transport

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Railway locomotive engineers jobs in Canada

Host Railway Engineer – ALTO

Host Railway Engineer – ALTO

Railway Engineer

Trackwork / Railway Engineer

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