Aaron Mahiban
About Aaron Mahiban
Aaron Mahiban is a Rail and Transit Project Engineer with extensive experience in track design and optimization. He has worked for notable organizations including Hatch and SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit, and holds advanced degrees in Transportation Engineering and Civil Engineering from The University of British Columbia.
Current Role at Hatch
Aaron Mahiban serves as a Rail and Transit Project Engineer at Hatch, a position he has held since 2017. His work is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he focuses on various aspects of rail and transit engineering, leveraging his extensive background in track design and project management.
Previous Experience at SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit
Prior to his current role, Aaron worked at SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit (formerly Interfleet) in Manchester, United Kingdom. He held the position of Head of Track Systems (Interim) for six months in 2017 and served as a Track Design Engineer for one year. His responsibilities included designing and optimizing track forms and presenting permanent way designs at Network Rail Design Review Meetings.
Education and Academic Background
Aaron Mahiban studied at The University of British Columbia, where he earned a Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Transportation Engineering from 2010 to 2012. He also completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Civil Engineering at the same institution from 2006 to 2010. During his studies, he worked as a Research Assistant, contributing to research in transportation safety.
Expertise in Track Design and Safety Analysis
Aaron possesses expertise in various areas of track design, including probabilistic geometric design and the layout of special trackwork geometry. He has experience in the specification of AREMA or European turnouts and has led the track and road design for the South of Fraser Rapid Transit Project. Additionally, he has conducted research in pedestrian and cyclist safety programs and performed statistical analysis of collision data.
Professional Development and Contributions
Throughout his career, Aaron has contributed to the field of rail and transit engineering through both practical project work and research initiatives. His experience includes conducting on-site and desktop analyses of track conditions and optimizing designs for project suitability. His involvement in safety inspections and statistical analyses has also enhanced his understanding of transportation safety.