Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We collaborate with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential of railways. We offer a broad range of services spanning planning, design, delivery, systems integration, assurance, safety and security assessments, and optimization of railway operation and maintenance performance to unlock the financial value for investors, asset owners, operators and maintainers, while navigating the transition to low carbon and resilient rail. You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

We are currently seeking a Senior Rail Operations Engineer with experience in rail operations and strategic operational advisory to help us in delivery of our current and future projects!

Based in the Toronto office and collaborating with the Americas Rail Systems Leader, the successful candidate will be part of our Americas and Global Rail Business and is encouraged to be highly passionate about developing compelling solutions that realize rail operational and maintenance efficiencies and improvements on our current and future projects!

Specific Duties Will Include

• Lead rail operations team in Canada with the support of team members in Canada or outside of Canada
• Experience with Rail Systems & Operations Modeling to resolve round trip time, fleet requirements. Plan timetable, service levels etc.
• Strong analytical abilities for analyzing various scenarios and proposing solutions.
• Experience working with the Client including addressing Clients, providing advisory role
• Help in developing and be responsible to implement forward-thinking work plans that supports market and project needs of the rail operations team across Canada.
• Lead and perform rail operations project work, focusing on the technical deliveries.
• Developing, and implementing the strategy and vision for rail operations in Canada and supporting greater integration of Arup’s work across the region and beyond.
• Understand and assemble areas where Rail Operations and complimentary Arup offerings addresses market needs, develops programs and solutions along with forming trusted client relationships.
• Maintain positive relationships with key clients and emphasizing client care and focus with wider the team.
• Participate on the multiple projects, from market engagement, solution preparation, project execution and delivery, and project closure.
• Keeping up to date with market developments, anticipating market changes, and assessing opportunities to deliver solutions.
• Support the positive industry profile in this market for Arup for Rail Operations, Engineering and Advisory.
• Help in recruiting, developing, mentoring, and coaching staff, ensuring that new team skills are developed in relation to new market opportunities.
• Actively participate in Americas Rail Skill Network, industry activities and events, including working groups, forums, panels, and interest groups, to contribute to, and engage, standard process, emerging and digital technologies.
• Promoting and communicating Arup’s values by ensuring excellence and quality of work in all activities performed by the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a senior engineering role in a rapid, subway or commuter rail operation.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering (electrical, mechanical, electronic, information systems or similar)
• Validated experience in operations related to Rail Stations, Rail Corridors, Maintenance Yards and facilities, operation control centers, and all other elements associated with operating a safe and reliable railway.
• Ontario Professional Engineer status (P.Eng) or similar internationally recognized designation
• Good understanding of the economic aspects, funding aspects, planning issues and business benefits of transport and rail operations.
• Proven understanding on technology implementation, organizational and asset improvements
• Experience in rail business cases and feasibility studies
• Knowledge in rail asset management
• Hands-on experience with RaiSim or/and Open Track modeling tools
• Demonstrated success in task management
• Ability to identify solutions and develop strategies and service offerings.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with clients and collaborators
• The operational functions of rapid and urban rail systems – with sound knowledge of the systems, infrastructure, assets, facilities, and customer facing interfaces.

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What We Offer You At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work

• At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working

• We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Toronto Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $130,000 to $160,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

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Our Application Process We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

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