TRACK ALIGNMENT ENGINEER

Req ID:483037 

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.   

Job description - Track Alignment Engineer (TAEng)

Purpose of the Job

Use the technical knowledge’s in Railway track alignment to:

-           Provide the guideline bases of design and verify the compliance

-           Implement the track alignment design of mainlines and depots

-           Coordinate the activity with E&M railways entities and Civil works partners

-           Identify and minimize technical risks linked to track alignment impacting the cost/planning

-           Provide clear visibility of track alignment activity to project management and Alignment Manager based on HQ

Position in the Organisation

Organisation Reporting

-           Hierarchical:         Track Alignment Manager (HQ)

-           Functional:            PrEM’s of each tender & project he/she works

Network & Links

Internal:

-           Track Alignment Manager based on Central Engineering (HQ)

-           Project Engineering Manager, Project Technical Manager, participating Products Lines’ design engineers.

-           Sub-system engineering (Rolling Stock, Signalling, Track, Overhead lines, APS, T&C).

External:

-           Customers, Consortium partners, Design sub-contractors, Civil works & Railway Interfaces.

 Missions

Performance Measurement/KPI’s

-           Meeting customer’s requirements without over-engineering

-           On time Delivery for alignment documentation

-           Ensure the quality and follow-up of alignment documentation

-           Meeting the relevant resources commitments

-           Identification, evaluation and implementation a strategy to avoid of technical risks

-           Customer satisfaction

-           Meet QCD commitments agreed with PrEMs

Measurement:

-           Design compatibility with safe construction, design progress and approval to budget and programme, design performance per specification, product compliance to design

Responsibilities

Accountable for:

-           Manage and analyse the necessary inputs from entities involved in tender/project phase

-           For the compliance of the track alignment design developed in front of the Client/Consortium Partners/Alstom requirements and needs.

Responsible for:

-           Prepare and supervise the track Alignment design deliverables (drawings, calculations, reports, proposals etc) in close coordination with PrEM.

-           QCD of the alignment deliverables (principally drawings and reports) developed

-           Bring clear analysis and propose cost effective technical solutions with PrEM or trackwork technical manager.

-           To ensure that the alignment design is implemented in compliance with the contract and that the design is compatible with the highest standards of health & safety,

-           To ensure optimal design of interfaces within ALSTOM TRANSPORT

-           To ensure efficient coordination with other parties,

-           Assist and support local Engineers, technicians  and Cad operators

Knowledge & Experience:

University Degree in Engineering (Knowledge of civil or mechanical or Topography).

2 years minimum experience Engineering/design activities (within rail or road Alignment design environment).

3 years minimum Track Alignment design knowledge basis are required

Theoretical and practical Knowledge of topographic matters are appreciated

Design experience obligatory.

Construction knowledge preferred

Software’s

Power Rail Track, OpenRail design (Bentley): 3/5 level

Covadis and Autopiste (Geomedia): 3/5 level

CIVIL 3D: 3/5 level

AutoCAD & MicroStation: 4/5 level

Knowledge on calculation tools (Excel) and office equipment 3/5 level

Good communication skills

Langues

English: Fluent French: Fluent

Others langues are advantageous

Team size :

Cad Operators and/or Technician of track alignment (2 to 6p)

Innovation :

• Create or Improve the tools and methods dedicated to alignment activity.
• Participate to the identification of new softwares /new technology used on track alignment/trackworks/topography.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.   

Job Type:​Experienced​