Permanent Way Design Engineer

Job Description

Job SummaryAt AECOM, were delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. Were one global team47,000 strongdriven by a common purpose to delivera better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.The RoleWe are looking for Permanent Way Design Engineers to support the large and expanding programme of works for the South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) on our current and forthcoming Anglia and Southern sites.The emphasis of these roles will be on the successful delivery of projects to appropriate quality standards, achieving excellence in technical and design quality ensuring the Track design contributes to an integrated multi-discipline engineering design.The role will also be required to enhance the teams portfolio of skills and expertise, supporting the Technical Head of Track and the project Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) in running SRSA projects, and mentoring less experienced team members. Thiswill present an opportunity, where there is a will and desire, to progress to the CRE role under mentorship.The Team and ProjectsThe AECOM Permanent Way team deliver track design solutions for the South Rail Systems Alliance.The Alliance title reflects the multi-disciplinary design and construction activities undertaken collaboratively between AECOM, Network Rail and Colas Rail.The SRSA is becoming the team of choice in the South with an increase in requests to support other projects, for example Enhancement projects and Works Delivery projects. Hence, there are a variety of projects this role can be involved with along with the coreS&C renewals.Specific tasks for the role:

• Production of track designs and provision of technical support throughout the Approval In Principle, Detailed Design and Approved For Construction stages in accordance with Client Requirements;
• Production of designs using track design tools including Bentley RailTrack Design package, MicroStation CAD design packages, and ClearRoute 2 software;
• Production of track design reports, calculations and analysis to support the track design;
• Support the CRE when requested in technical forums such as IDCs, Design and Construction Interface meetings, and Design Reviews

Specific Skills Required for the role:

• Demonstrable experience in the application of track design principles;
• Demonstrable competence in the design (concept and detail) of S&C, especially within the Network Rail Infrastructure environment;
• Competent user of Bentley RailTrack Design package and Microstation CAD design packages, good working knowledge of ClearRoute 2 software for kinematic gauging;
• Knowledge of track maintenance and construction methodologies and the ability to consider these within design development;
• Knowledge of system interfaces which impact on track design principles and demonstrable experience if the successful management of interfaces within design experience;
• Excellent communication skills, ability to develop and deliver presentations, preparation of technical reports and knowledge about project management
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures;
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests;
• Proposes approaches to solve new problems encountered.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of railway infrastructure and track throughout the engineering process from project inception to delivery;
• Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite and relevant engineering software packages (Bentley RailTrack, Microstation, ClearRoute2);
• Good communication skills and the ability to work within a collaborative environment, whilst having a dedicated approach to working within and meeting strict project deadlines;
• Good communication skills when dealing with internal

Preferred QualificationsTBCWhat we offerWe will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spiritand pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusiona safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertiseto create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matterwhere you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the developmentresources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of expertsplanners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managersleading the change toward a more sustainableand equitable future. Join us and lets get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.