Railway Engineer (French and English Speaker)

Company Description

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About Enterprise Capabilities

Enterprise Capabilities is a service-led organization within AECOM enabling access to a global talent pool. With offices in India, China, Spain, Poland, Romania, South Africa and the Philippines, our teams of technical professionals provide around the clock project support helping AECOM teams around the world to deliver faster, smarter and better. EC supports AECOM's ability to work as one global team by standardizing design processes, deploying collaboration technologies, and utilizing a connected network of technical expertise. By joining EC, you have the unique opportunity to work on AECOM's monumental projects located around the world, contributing to our mission of delivering a better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Linear Infrastructures Design Engineer with experience in rail geometric design, to be based in the Spain Enterprise Capabilities Office in Madrid. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, incorporating a combination of both in-office and remote working schedules", as outlined below.

The selected candidate will join our ambitious and experienced Linear Infrastructures team. We are working on stages as early as feasibility studies up to detailed designs on a wide range of projects, either as standalone railway team or as part of multidisciplinary teams. Our clients are from the private and public sector and include long term Framework Agreements with numerous Local Authorities together with Design and Build commissions for many major Contractors.

Our office has an established track record of successfully delivering railway designs for many years, throughout the USA and Australia not to mention Canada or Middle East. You may have the opportunity to work on some of the most iconic Transportation projects, being part of a diverse and multicultural team for the Europe Enterprise Capabilities Center (Poland/Spain).

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Work is accomplished autonomously on small projects or portions of larger projects supported by EC within established procedures and practices related to linear infrastructures
• Independently preparing design calculations or reports related to railway elements (geometric design)
• Performs railway engineering work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
• Performs a self-check of work products prior to submitting to others and participates in quality control reviews of documentation originated by equally or less experienced staff.
• Prepares project deliverables that are reviewed by senior team members.
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Fluent in French and English, oral and written.
• Proven track record of working on railway designs (+4 years).
• Experience with international regulations and standards (i.e AASTHO; AREMA; Australian Codes; British Standards, etc.) will be considered favorably.
• Advanced level in geometric design and 3D modeling using any of the following:
• Bentley Open Roads /Open Rail Designer software.
• PowerRail Track
• Civil3D
• Advanced level in CAD software (preferable AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Civil Engineering
• US and/or Australia Professional Engineer license will be considered favorably

Additional Information

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About AECOM

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What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.