Civil DPE

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.

Our office in Toronto is seeking a Civil Engineer-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.