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Heavy Rail Lead WCA Date:

Sep 26, 2026

Company:

Hatch

Requisition ID: 100912

Job Category: Infrastructure

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are protected, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you

We are seeking a Freight Rail Lead to join our growing Rail Practice in Western Canada. Based in Mississauga, this senior leadership role will provide technical, operational, and project delivery leadership across a diverse portfolio of freight railway, port, terminal, logistics, and industrial infrastructure projects across Western Canada and, at times, throughout North America.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multidisciplinary teams, drive project delivery excellence, and support the continued growth of Hatch's freight rail business. Working closely with regional and global rail leaders, this individual will play a key role in shaping strategy, developing client relationships,



identifying new opportunities, and expanding Hatch's reputation as a leading provider of freight rail solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and entrepreneurial leader who is passionate about solving complex rail challenges, mentoring and developing high-performing teams, and helping clients navigate the evolving needs of the freight transportation industry. The role offers the opportunity to influence major rail, terminal, and industrial development projects while helping shape the future of freight rail infrastructure across Canada and North America.

What You'll Do As the Freight Rail Lead, you will provide technical, operational, and project delivery leadership across a diverse portfolio of freight railway, industrial development, port, terminal, and logistics infrastructure projects. Your work will span the full project lifecycle, from strategic planning and feasibility studies through engineering design, construction support, and commissioning.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the planning, organization, and delivery of freight rail projects, ensuring technical excellence, quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.

Direct multidisciplinary teams and interfaces involving:

Rail and terminal operations

Signaling systems

Rail communications





Wayside monitoring systems

Structures

Drainage systems

Roadway interfaces

Rolling stock considerations

Manage project execution from concept development through detailed design, procurement support, construction, and commissioning.

Technical Leadership

Lead and oversee freight rail planning, advisory, and engineering studies, including:

Rail network, corridor, and capacity assessments

Rail operations, service planning, and operational modelling

Yard, terminal, and industrial rail facility planning and design

Freight rail master planning and rail access studies

Rail corridor development and expansion projects

Horizontal and vertical track alignment design

Track infrastructure, grading, drainage, and corridor civil design

Structures, retaining systems, and geotechnical interface coordination

Railway signaling, train control, communications, and systems integration

Grade crossing, roadway, utility, and third-party interface coordination

Rail infrastructure condition assessments and rehabilitation strategies

Constructability, staging, and operational continuity planning

Quantity take-offs, cost estimating, and capital planning

Engineering design reports, technical memoranda, and business case documentation

Technical specifications, procurement support, and contract documentation

Design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, and quality assurance

Provide technical guidance and quality reviews for complex rail engineering projects.

Ensure compliance with applicable North American railway standards, regulatory requirements, client specifications and industry

📌 Heavy Rail Lead WCA (Mississauga)
🏢 Hatch
📍 Mississauga