Project Engineer

Cando Rail & Terminals; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed schedules

Training programs

Safety culture

Employee ownership

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals is seeking a Project Engineer - Infrastructure Development to oversee the planning and execution of multiple capital projects for internal and external clients across North America.

The role reports to the General Manager of Infrastructure Development and involves safety, budgets, schedules, design, permitting, procurement, and commissioning to deliver rail infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or higher).
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in railway/oil & gas/transload industries.
• Experience in engineering design, contractor management, construction oversight, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end planning and execution of multiple capital projects.
• Coordinate and manage projects from initial design through construction.
• Lead planning and coordination meetings and provide on-site supervision as necessary.
• Oversee procurement, contracting, and progress reporting for infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Rail infrastructure

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Eng.

PE certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD (Civil 3D)

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Job Category : Infrastructure/Construction/Rail Maintenance

Requisition Number : PROJE001765

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Houston
Houston, TX, USA

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!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more.

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

The Project Manager/Project Engineer - Infrastructure Development is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end planning and execution of multiple capital projects for internal and external clients. 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, and progress reporting for railway infrastructure projects in North America.

• 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. This includes providing detailed reviews and feedback on third party work products.
• Coordinate and manage projects from initial design through construction, ensuring adherence to standards, best practices, budgets, 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; including production of forms and templates.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, engineers, consultants, contractors, and third-party entities (government agencies, municipalities, utility providers, public, etc.).

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Lead engineering and design of civil, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation systems that may be employed in a railway operation, terminal, and/or transloading environment such as railcar and/or locomotive repair facilities, power systems, electrical systems, water management systems, and fire suppression/protection systems.
• Review and revise process deliverables such as process flow diagrams, mass, energy & water balance, single line diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, as well as supporting equipment specification and layout development.
• Reviewing and applying relevant standards, such as municipal/state/federal regulations, building codes, environmental guidelines, and codes and guidelines applicable for tasks such as FRA, AAR, NFPA, AREMA, API, ASME, AISC, NEC, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Works well under pressure while also 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, interface challenges, construction efficiencies, 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. Travel is typically during the week.
• 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, with emphasis on engineering design, contractor management, construction oversight, administration, and project management.
• Proven track record working on project teams and assembling and leading teams to deliver projects in a respectful and collaborative work environment.

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required.