Senior Rail Engineering Advisor

**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** AECOM’s Transit and Rail team is seeking a **Senior Rail Engineering Advisor** . This seasoned rail professional will lead technical excellence and mentor emerging talent across major LRT and freight rail projects in Western Canada. With flagship projects in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver—and global reach through AECOM’s international portfolio—this role offers unmatched variety, flexibility, and impact. Leaning on your extensive experience designing and constructing rail corridors, your primary mission will be to help develop the next generation of rail professionals. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: As a Senior Transit & Rail Specialist, you’ll leverage your deep experience in rail corridor design and construction with tasks that could include: + Provide expert guidance to clients, contractors, and internal teams on technical matters. + Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering technical growth and leadership. + Support proposal development and advise on technical strategies. + Conduct quality reviews of design deliverables with a focus on constructability. + Visit project sites and supervise field work, identifying improvement opportunities. + Solve novel engineering challenges by driving forward with innovative, practical solutions. + Build and support a collaborative, high-performance team culture. Whether you’re transitioning toward retirement or seeking a flexible leadership role, AECOM can offer casual, part-time, or full-time arrangements. For part-time or full-time arrangements, a hybrid schedule is expected in our Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver office, while a casual position may be fully remote. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor degree win Civil Engineering + 8+ years of rail-related design or construction experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Ideally 20+ years of rail-related design or construction experience. + Thorough knowledge of client and industry standards (CPKC, CN, City of Edmonton, City of Calgary, Translink, AREMA, etc.) + Extensive Technical Lead experience. + Proven consulting and leadership background. + Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) **Additional Information** Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $125000 to $180000. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. **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. **ReqID:** J10137234 **Business Line:** Geography OH **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** Canada **Career Area:** Engineering **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Compensation:** CAD 125000 - CAD 180000 - yearly