Civil Engineer

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