Senior Rail Transportation Planner

Arcadis

Senior Rail Transportation Planner leading rail transportation planning and engineering projects in Canada. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for sustainable transportation systems.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in rail planning and transportation engineering, with a strong focus on developing sustainable transportation solutions and managing multidisciplinary project teams. Proven ability to lead projects, ensure quality control, and maintain client relationships at a senior management level.

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Rail Planning ExpertiseProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementRegistered Professional Planner (RPP)Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Certification

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Hard Skills

Transportation PlanningProject ExecutionQuality Control ProcessesSustainable Transportation SystemsStrategic Problem-SolvingTechnical OversightMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipInnovative Rail SolutionsAnalysis of AlternativesPlanning Studies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementCommercial AcumenConsulting SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Professional Planner (RPP)Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Certification

Industry Keywords

Rail TransportationCivil EngineeringPlanningSustainable ProgramsProject SuccessClient ExpectationsQuality SpecificationsLeadership ExperienceSenior Management LevelsMultidisciplinary Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and nurture relationships with key clients, actively identifying opportunities that align with the team's strategic objectives
Lead and manage rail planning projects, supervising multidisciplinary project teams and overseeing the execution of project tasks
Provide expert guidance and technical oversight in the development of innovative rail and transit solutions, ensuring all work meets established standards and client expectations
Take a lead role in major rail studies, focusing on the need and justification for new projects, analyzing alternatives, and planning sustainable transportation systems
Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure all deliverables meet required specifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Planning or Civil Engineering or a related field
Registered Professional Planner (RPP) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Certification or equivalent
20+ years of relevant planning / engineering experience, including leadership of the development and implementation of passenger rail transportation solutions related to sustainable programs
Recognized expert in rail planning
Proven project success on various sized projects including effective direction of project teams for project execution
Strategic problem-solving skills and advanced technical knowledge in transportation planning / engineering
Strong professional consulting skills, including project management, client relationship management, and commercial acumen at senior management levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver professional presentations
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Encouragement of fresh perspectives and ideas for new business areas and client markets
Meaningful work toward delivering sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet