rail project engineer
Code 2142.1.8
Rail project engineers maintain a safe, cost-effective, high-quality, and environmentally responsible approach across the technical projects in railway companies. They provide project management advice on all construction projects including testing, commissioning and site supervision. They audit contractors for safety, environment and quality of design, process and performance as to ensure that all projects follow in-house standards and relevant legislation.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- statistics
- rail construction engineering
- rail design engineering
- railway framework legislation
Skills and competences
- apply technical communication skills
- liaise with rail experts
- comply with legal regulations
- give instructions to staff
- design customised maps
- comprehend financial business terminology
- assess railway operations
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- manage tender processes
- manage railway construction projects
- maintain relationship with customers
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- prepare railway technical studies
- promote innovative infrastructure design
- perform risk analysis
- write technical reports
- follow ethical code of conduct in transport services
- audit contractors
- monitor work site
- have computer literacy
- use different communication channels
Transversal competences
- apply numeracy skills
- maintain financial records
- manage budgets
- carry out navigational calculations
- promote environmental awareness
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