LRT Design Lead, Western Canada

The LRT Design Lead at AECOM is primarily responsible for managing a Transit design team, overseeing technical assignments, and ensuring project success. You will be tasked with planning and developing engineering tasks, interpreting complex issues, providing technical guidance, and regularly communicating with clients. This role also involves supporting business development activities, leading a team, and mentoring junior engineers.

To qualify for the LRT Design Lead role at AECOM, candidates must hold a BSc in Civil Engineering and possess at least 8 years of transit/rail design and construction experience. A P.Eng. designation is essential, alongside extensive design management skills and prior team leadership experience. Knowledge of local transit design guidelines is preferred, as well as experience with AREMA and Class I Railway standards.

As an LRT Design Lead at AECOM, you can expect a hybrid work environment that allows for flexibility and remote support for projects across Canada. You’ll be part of a collaborative team culture that values respect and community, driving innovation while working on impactful projects. The workplace promotes personal and professional growth, enabling you to develop your leadership skills in an engaging atmosphere.

AECOM is committed to the growth of its employees. As an LRT Design Lead, you will have access to award-winning training and development programs designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership abilities. There are opportunities for promotion within the organization, especially as you build and mentor your team, and you'll be involved in groundbreaking projects that can shape your career trajectory.

AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that caters to the diverse needs of its employees. These benefits often include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability benefits, and employee assistance programs. Additional perks include retirement savings plans, stock purchase plans, and a focus on well-being resources, ensuring that employees feel supported both inside and outside of work.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of projects you've worked on related to LRT and freight rail design. Highlight your role, responsibilities, and any challenges you faced. Additionally, mention the outcomes and what you learned from those experiences to demonstrate your technical competence and problem-solving abilities.

In your response, explain your method for prioritizing tasks, such as assessing urgency and importance, evaluating project timelines, and considering stakeholder requirements. Discuss any tools or strategies you employ, including team collaboration and communication, to ensure that critical tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

Detail your strategy for mentoring, focusing on fostering a supportive environment for learning and growth. Share how you provide constructive feedback, set development goals, and encourage team participation in design discussions. Highlight any mentoring techniques that have proven successful in your past experiences.

To answer this, discuss your familiarity with local transit guidelines and standards. Outline the steps you take to stay informed about updates or changes and emphasize your experience in integrating these guidelines into your design process. Provide examples of how you've successfully ensured compliance in previous projects.

Share a specific scenario where a conflict arose, explain the nature of the conflict, and describe how you addressed it. Discuss the outcome and what you learned from the experience, emphasizing your communication skills and ability to foster a collaborative team environment.

In your response, outline the project management methodologies you have employed, such as Agile, Waterfall, or others relevant to engineering projects. Discuss your experience in using these methodologies to achieve project objectives and ensure stakeholder satisfaction, illustrating with examples where possible.

Discuss any innovative techniques or solutions you've developed that improved efficiency, safety, or sustainability in projects. Provide specific examples and detail the impact they had on the project's success and stakeholder approval, showcasing your creativity and problem-solving skills in the engineering field.

Describe your commitment to professional development, such as attending industry conferences, participating in relevant workshops, or engaging with professional organizations. Mention any online communities or resources you rely on, and emphasize how staying current enhances your capabilities and effectiveness as an LRT Design Lead.

In your answer, identify key challenges such as funding, sustainability, or technological advancements. Discuss how these factors may affect design and engineering practices, offering insight into how you would approach these challenges as a leader in the transit design field.

Highlight your motivation for joining AECOM, emphasizing the company's commitment to innovative infrastructure solutions and its impact on communities. Express your eagerness to lead projects and contribute to the team's success while aligning your career goals with AECOM's mission for a better world.