Civil Specialist – Transit & Rail

at  AECOM

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 Mississauga is looking for a civil specialist to be assigned in Mississauga, ON. The successful candidate will initially provide technical advisory support services on the GO Expansion program and will be co-located at the client’s project office in downtown Toronto at least 2 days per week. Travel to construction sites around the GTHA is expected.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing project management support to the client team, including management of scope, schedule, cost and quality;
• Reviewing and providing commentary on preliminary and detailed designs developed by others;
• Managing constructability reviews as appropriate;
• Conducting quality assurance audits on active construction sites;
• Liaising with subject matter experts from various departments to provide fully coordinated design and construction solutions that are fit for purpose;
• Acting independently on technical matters in the field;
• Identifying and sharing international best practices and lessons learned across disciplines.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant engineering discipline + 4+ years of relevant experience OR Technical Diploma + 6+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on-site (construction supervision, surveying, quality assurance);
• Experience working safely in an active rail corridor;
• CROR and PTS certifications;
• Design and/or review of engineering plans;
• Project management experience would be an asset;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English);
• Interacts with clients in a professional manner;
• Able to work well under pressure;
• Valid G-class drivers license.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

• Providing project management support to the client team, including management of scope, schedule, cost and quality;
• Reviewing and providing commentary on preliminary and detailed designs developed by others;
• Managing constructability reviews as appropriate;
• Conducting quality assurance audits on active construction sites;
• Liaising with subject matter experts from various departments to provide fully coordinated design and construction solutions that are fit for purpose;
• Acting independently on technical matters in the field;
• Identifying and sharing international best practices and lessons learned across disciplines