Specialist Design & Construction-CA
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Between 1 to 3 years of experience in track survey and construction, track and bridge design, as well as construction specification writing and estimating*
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and supporting internal and external capital expenditure projects, including capacity, business development, Metrolinx, and adjacent development.
Main Responsibilities
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor (25 to 50%) environment in extreme hot and cold weather conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally and work in normal railroad hazards. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires minimal travel (5 to 10%) across Canada, mostly in the Great Lakes (GLD) region, as well as the United States (U.S.) as required for meetings.
Experience
Track Survey, Track and Bridge Design
The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and supporting internal and external capital expenditure projects, including capacity, business development, Metrolinx, and adjacent development.
Main Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and external partners, including municipalities, utilities, and government agencies to complete construction projects, which entails turning a level crossing into a grade separation
- Cooperate with and support the Manager DandC as well as Manager Public Works, Chief Engineer - Track and Production along with Business Development staff
- Ensure that projects are completed within established time and budget
- Subscribe to the general design principles, review engineering drawings and documents, and ensure that specifications are accurate
- Respond to emergencies, which include operational issues, derailments, and washouts
- Support DandC in overseeing rebuilding and maintain the integrity of the Company's civil structures
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor (25 to 50%) environment in extreme hot and cold weather conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally and work in normal railroad hazards. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires minimal travel (5 to 10%) across Canada, mostly in the Great Lakes (GLD) region, as well as the United States (U.S.) as required for meetings.
Experience
Track Survey, Track and Bridge Design
- Between 1 to 3 years of experience in track survey and construction, track and bridge design, as well as construction specification writing and estimating*
- Railway experience*
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
- Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Engineering in Training (EIT) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
- Valid Driver's License
- Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Compliance
- Conflict management
- Support
- Planning
- Stakeholder management
- Knowledge of Ontario's construction law
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Coordinate and support internal and external capital projects, working with municipalities, utilities, government agencies, and company teams to deliver construction work on time and within budget. Review designs and specifications, support civil structure rebuilding and maintenance, and respond to operational emergencies such as derailments and washouts.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, EIT status with Professional Engineers Ontario, and a valid driver's license are listed, with equivalent practical experience, education, or training also considered. The role seeks 1–3 years of experience in track survey and construction, track and bridge design, specification writing, and estimating; railway experience is an asset, along with knowledge of Ontario construction law and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Skills
- Track Survey
- Track Design
- Bridge Design
- Construction Specification Writing
- Construction Estimating
- Project Coordination
- Capital Expenditure Projects
- Engineering Drawing Review
- Construction Law
- Stakeholder Management
- Conflict Management
- Planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Emergency Response
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Transportation
Keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering in Training
- Professional Engineers Ontario
- Valid Driver's License
- Track Survey
- Track Construction
- Track Design
- Bridge Design
- Construction Specifications
- Construction Estimating
- Capital Expenditure Projects
- Grade Separation
- Engineering Drawings
- Construction Law
- Ontario Construction Law
- Civil Structures
- Rail Transportation
- Municipalities
- Utilities
- Government Agencies
- Metrolinx
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Emergency Response
- Derailments
- Washouts
- Stakeholder Management
- Conflict Management
- Project Planning