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About the Role

Arcadis is seeking a qualified Site Supervisor – Tracks to support the Construction Phase Services (CPS) Lead in delivering engineering services during construction for rail and transit infrastructure projects. The Site Supervisor – Tracks will provide field-based construction observation and technical support to ensure that track-related construction activities are carried out in accordance with Issued For Construction (IFC) drawings, project specifications, applicable codes and standards, and the overall design intent.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular site surveillance and construction observations of track-related works, including track installation, rail placement, fastening systems, ballast or slab track construction, and installation of special trackwork.
• Verify that contractor activities are carried out in accordance with IFC drawings, project specifications, approved shop drawings, and applicable rail and infrastructure standards.
• Monitor track alignment and geometry during installation and support verification of track tolerances, rail fastening systems, rail stress management, and installation of special track components.
• Observe track construction interfaces with adjacent systems such as signaling infrastructure, traction power systems, civil structures, and utilities.
• Document field observations in accordance with Construction Phase Services procedures and maintain accurate records of inspections, including hold points and witness points identified in the Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Prepare detailed site surveillance reports, including written documentation and photographic records of track construction activities and installation progress.
• Maintain inspection and surveillance tracking tools to support the CPS team in monitoring construction progress, inspection status, documentation requirements, and outstanding technical actions.
• Identify potential non-conformances, quality concerns, or design-related issues related to track works and communicate these to the CPS Lead, Engineer of Record, and project team.
• Coordinate with contractor representatives to facilitate inspections and site surveillance activities.
• Assist in addressing Requests for Information (RFIs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and Field Change Requests related to track works.
• Support the design team by providing field feedback and assisting in the review of shop drawings, material submittals, and Inspection and Test Plans related to track construction.
• Participate in site coordination meetings, construction progress meetings, and technical discussions related to track systems.
• Support coordination of track access, work blocks, and track possession activities in accordance with applicable railway safety procedures and operational requirements.
• Promote Arcadis’ commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship throughout all site activities.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related discipline with relevance to rail infrastructure or track systems.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience in construction inspection, construction observation, or field engineering on rail or transit infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with applicable rail and infrastructure standards including AREMA, CSA, OPSS, and relevant municipal and provincial requirements.
• Familiarity with design review processes and Construction Phase Services within a consulting engineering environment is preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of rail track components, including rails, sleepers/ties, fastening systems, ballast or slab track construction, special trackwork, rail stress management, and track geometry requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and site reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Experience using project tracking or documentation systems.
• A valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License is required.

Skills

• Track installation
• Track alignment and geometry
• Rail systems
• Ballast or slab track construction
• Special trackwork
• Interfaces with civil, signaling, and traction power systems
• Construction observation
• Technical support
• Field-based construction observation
• Technical standards
• Quality requirements
• Coordination between design and construction teams
• Identifying and addressing potential design or construction issues
• Rail fastening systems
• Rail stress management
• Signaling infrastructure
• Traction power systems
• Civil structures
• Utilities
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Site surveillance reports
• Inspection and surveillance tracking tools
• Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Field Change Requests
• Shop drawings review
• Material submittals review
• Site coordination meetings
• Construction progress meetings
• Technical discussions
• Track access coordination
• Work block coordination
• Track possession coordination
• Railway safety procedures
• Operational requirements
• Safety
• Quality
• Environmental stewardship
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Project tracking systems
• Documentation systems

Location

• Field-based

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5-7 years

Education Level

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related discipline

Salary/Compensations

• $89,000 - $120,000

Benefits

• Skills-based approach to career pathing
• Meaningful work contributing to sustainable solutions
• Opportunity to make an impact on career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world

About the Company

• Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
• We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
• We believe everyone's contribution matters.
• We are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
• You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
• Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
• Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Equal Opportunity

• We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions.
• Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
• We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
• Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
• We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.