Junior Railway Engineer (French and English Speaker)

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About Enterprise Capabilities.

Enterprise Capabilities is a service-led organization within AECOM enabling access to a global talent pool. With offices in India, China, Spain, Poland, Romania, South Africa and the Philippines, our teams of technical professionals provide around the clock project support helping AECOM teams around the world to deliver faster, smarter and better. EC supports AECOM’s ability to work as one global team by standardizing design processes, deploying collaboration technologies, and utilizing a connected network of technical expertise. By joining EC, you have the unique opportunity to work on AECOM’s monumental projects located around the world, contributing to our mission of delivering a better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We are currently recruiting a Junior Engineer with experience in rail geometric design, to be based in the Spain Enterprise Capabilities Office in Madrid. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, incorporating a combination of both in-office and remote working schedules”, as outlined below.

The selected candidate will join our ambitious and experienced Linear Infrastructures team. We are working on stages as early as feasibility studies up to detailed designs on a wide range of projects, either as standalone railway team or as part of multidisciplinary teams. Our clients are from the private and public sector and include long term Framework Agreements with numerous Local Authorities together with Design and Build commissions for many major Contractors.

Our office has an established track record of successfully delivering railway designs for many years, throughout the USA and Australia not to mention Canada or Middle East. You may have the opportunity to work on some of the most iconic Transportation projects, being part of a diverse and multicultural team for the Europe Enterprise Capabilities Center (Poland/Spain).

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Demonstrate and lead AECOM’s culture – make it happen, support your team, embrace the new and different.
• Ability to work productively in a collaborative team environment and demonstrate growth potential as well as a desire to learn.
• Work collaboratively on international projects to support AECOMs Home Offices.
• Works on small projects or portions of larger projects supported by EC, with work being reviewed by senior or experienced engineers.
• Performing daily work under Designer’s supervision
• Can set standards and procedures for CAD works
• Working on complex drawings in 2D and 3D including markups and cad works
• Preparing geometric design of linear infrastructures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Fluent in French (mandatory) and English (oral and written)
• Proven track record of working on railway designs (+2 years).
• Experience with international regulations and standards (i.e AASTHO; AREMA; Australian Codes; British Standards, etc.) will be considered favorably.
• Intermediate knowledge on geometric design and 3D modeling using any of the following:
• Bentley Open Roads /Open Rail Designer software.
• PowerRail Track
• Civil3D
• Intermediate level in CAD software (preferable AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
• Experience working in the North America region / Australia will be considered favorably.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Civil Engineering
• US and/or Australia Professional Engineer license will be considered favorably

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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. 

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