Rail/Road Geometric & Structural Designer at Hatch

Role Title
Rail / Road Geometric and Structural Designer

Reports To

Lead Civil and Perway Engineer, Rail & Transit Summary
The Geometric/ Structural Designer is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the production of geometric alignment and structural design 3D models and 2D deliverables in accordance with the project requirements under the supervision of the Lead Civil and Perway Engineer. The Geometric/ Structural Designer is required to apply specialized and/or advanced modeling and/or drawing techniques to produce timely deliverables to meet project schedule.
The Geometric/ Structural Designer coordinates and generates a wide range of project deliverables encompassing all geometric alignment, rail, road and other structural designs in a wide range of industries such as mining, freight, passenger, urban rail and road environments . Activities include the production of designs and coordination of modeling for both front end planning studies and the detailed engineering phase for multidisciplinary projects.

Key Responsibilities Includes (but Not Limited To

• Produce and coordinate design work in the preparation of models and contract drawings, record keeping and other statistical work
• Supervise, produce and maintain technical and engineering drawings using 3D CAD software as required – Specific experience in Civil 3D is a definite requirement
• Produce layout work and design details and checking prior to release
• Create and update project History files and drawing files/folders
• Supervise coordination with designers and engineers of other disciplines and participate in formal engineering review processes in conjunction with Design Coordinator
• Multi-discipline coordination and preparation of design concepts for internal and client review in conjunction with Design Coordinator
• Ensure coordination with Design Coordinator for clash detection and project deliverables
• In conjunction with engineering staff, produce detailed engineering models, engineering drawings and documentation for identified and approved concepts/projects
• Ensure all discipline workflows are maintained and coordinate between engineers and designers and ensure all designers are adequately trained in all tools used to produce deliverables
• Ensure all designs follow appropriate safety in design principles with regards to access and egress, constructability and clean plant design
• Ensure quality of all models and drawings including accuracy of models and layout of drawings
• Assist Lead Civil and Perway Engineer with planning and maintaining modeling/drafting schedules and budgets.
• Assist Lead Civil and Perway Engineer with proposals.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Engineering diploma (civil/structural)
• Minimum of 5 years design experience
• Experience within large rail / road projects, multidisciplinary EPCM environment
• Ability to design in a 3D environment
• Knowledge of various industry or regulatory standards, regulations and codes pertinent to the design and systems related to the project
• Understanding of other discipline requirements
• Proficient in the use of Bentley Microstation, Bentley Rail, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other Geometric and structural Design Products
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good safety awareness
• Capable of quickly and accurately solving complex problems
• Good reporting skills to a range of colleagues and senior managers
• Experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects
• The candidate must be willing and able to work simultaneously on a number of small project assignments
• Ability to interface and integrate perway designs with structural designs and other disciplines.

Preferred

• Involved in initiatives within the rail environment to enhance work methodologies and embrace company policy and change by implementing the 3D data-centric vision and ensuring the perceived advancements are seen to fruition.

We are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any special needs requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.