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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

rail project engineer

Rail project engineers maintain a safe, cost-effective, high-quality, and environmentally responsible approach across the technical projects in railway companies.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
statisticsrail construction engineeringrail design engineeringrailway framework legislation
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
project configuration management
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
audit contractorsdesign customised mapsperform risk analysisuse different communication channelsmanage tender processesmanage railway construction projectsmaintain financial recordsmaintain relationship with suppliersassess railway operationsprepare railway technical studiesapply technical communication skillscomprehend financial business terminologypromote innovative infrastructure designcomply with legal regulationsapply numeracy skillsliaise with rail expertsgive instructions to staffmaintain relationship with customerscarry out navigational calculationsfollow ethical code of conduct in transport serviceshave computer literacywrite technical reportsensure compliance with environmental legislationmonitor work sitemanage budgetspromote environmental awareness
OPTIONALOptional competences
work in a rail transport teamensure implementation of subsidence mitigation measuresorganise project meetingsdesign wayside signalling interlockingsdraft project documentationcarry out project activitiesmaintain a central project repository

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

38 total
30 essential · 8 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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