[Hiring] Project Engineer @Cando Rail & Terminals

Role Description

The Project Engineer - Infrastructure Development is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end planning and execution of multiple capital projects for internal and external clients. If you enjoy working within a team, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

This role reports to the General Manager of Infrastructure Development and involves all or parts of managing:

• Safety
• Budgets
• Schedules
• Design
• Permitting
• Procurement
• Construction
• Commissioning
• Progress reporting for railway infrastructure projects in North America

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage/contribute to infrastructure development projects through all phases, including preparation of conceptual studies, site reconnaissance, cost estimation, responding to third-party RFPs, scheduling, engineering design, and technical documentation.
• Monitor and evaluate consultant and contractor performance, identifying and resolving potential issues to prevent project delays or budget overruns.
• Coordinate and manage projects from initial design through construction, ensuring adherence to standards, best practices, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead planning and coordination meetings.
• Provide on-site supervision as necessary.
• Oversee competitive sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and award processes for materials, equipment, and services specific to rail and/or infrastructure projects.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, engineers, consultants, contractors, and third-party entities.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Lead engineering and design of civil, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation systems for railway operations.
• Review and revise process deliverables such as process flow diagrams, mass, energy & water balance, single line diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams.
• Review and apply relevant standards, such as municipal/state/federal regulations, building codes, and environmental guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Works well under pressure while being flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term goals in project execution.
• Proactive in identifying project risks, opportunities for design improvements, and cost savings.
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD (Civil 3D), and Bluebeam.

Physical/Travel Requirements

• This is a fully remote position. Candidates must reside in and be authorized to work from a location within the contiguous United States.
• Travel is anticipated to average between 15-30% but can be over 40% at times depending upon team needs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to work in safety critical environments throughout North America.
• Frequent site visits to railway and industrial facilities, which require walking on uneven ground, climbing stairs/ladders, and other similar activities.

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or higher with a certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in the railway, oil & gas, or transload industries.
• Proven track record working on project teams and leading teams to deliver projects in a respectful and collaborative work environment.