Railway engineering design technician

Core engineering principles, underpinned by appropriate mathematical, scientific and technical knowledge and understanding, relating to railway systems and the design process.

Fundamental principles of rail and rail systems engineering and how they interface with each other.

Key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation used in delivering railway engineering design and technical solutions.

Technical drawings, modelling and methods, using computer-based software system/packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modelling (BIM), and their use in the sector.

Statutory health and safety policies, procedures and regulations that must be adhered to in the railway engineering design environment.

Industry policies, standards and regulations that must be adhered to in the railway engineering design environment.

Project management, quality management and assurance systems and continuous improvement as applied to Railway Engineering Design.

Principles of sustainable development as applied to Railway Engineering Design.

Ethical principles as applied to Railway Engineering Design.

The values and standards by which they maintain their professional and technical knowledge and skills through CPD.

Apply core engineering principles, including mathematical, scientific and technical know-how, to railway systems and the design process.

Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of valid railway engineering design and technical solutions.

Plan and carry out calculations, data collection, analysis, evaluation, and report the outputs through appropriate means.

Create technical drawings, plans and technical documentation using relevant conventions and engineering terminology related to railway systems.

Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering and/or design documentation.

Apply statutory health and safety policies, procedures and regulations in the railway engineering design environment, using risk assessment processes, procedures and documentation.

Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality management and assurance polices, recognising the wider implications to client or customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations.

Support and contribute to the production of railway engineering design solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations and procedures, with consideration for security, cultural and societal, and environmental considerations.

Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards and data.

Apply sustainable and ethical principles to Railway Engineering Design.

Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.

Complies with health and safety, and industry standards, statutory regulations and policies.

Works independently, operating in a systematic, proactive and transparent way, using resources effectively to complete tasks, knowing their limitations and when to ask for support or escalate.

Applies a structured approach to problem solving with attention to detail, accuracy and diligence.

Is motivated when collaborating in teams, offering sensible challenge, reflects on and provides constructive feedback and contributes to discussions, demonstrating an awareness of diversity and inclusion issues.

Acts professionally with a positive and respectful attitude; can reflect on own learning, is receptive to constructive feedback and resilient when facing challenge.

Maintains professional and ethical working relationships with internal, external and connected stakeholders, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Takes responsibility for their own professional development, seeking opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience.