Rail Engineer - Remote

June 4, 2026

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Rail Engineer - Remote As a trusted partner for our clients, since 2004 Tri Innovations is committed to delivering a comprehensive range of Engineering and Construction Management solutions to the midstream energy, bulk handling, transportation, and renewable industries. Our team of dedicated, agile, and efficient professionals is based in Calgary, Alberta, and has provided exceptional services to clients across North America. We are a growing company with a culture based on teamwork and supporting each other's professional growth, all while having fun. Our team is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together and make a positive impact. We are looking for a full-time Rail Engineer to join our team. If you want a challenge, and want to contribute to your professional growth, this is the place for you. If you see yourself on a team that upholds quality work, builds connections with fellow staff, contractors, and clients, and likes to have fun, then do not let a perfect opportunity pass you by. RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="background: transparent; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">Design track and railway infrastructure in accordance with applicable regulations, laws and standards</li> <li style="background: transparent; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">Participate in the design and construction of projects</li> <li style="background: transparent; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">Lead and assist with the preparation of proposals, design packages, and tender documentation</li> <li style="background: transparent; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">Utilize rail experience to mentor junior and engineers on rail design</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0px; background: white; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">Work collaboratively with project managers and multi-disciplinary design and engineering teams</li> </ul> <h1 style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0.25in 0in 6pt 0.25in; background: white; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next', sans-serif; color: #003b82;">QUALIFICATIONS:</h1> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="background: transparent; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">Degree in Civil or Rail Engineering from an accredited University</li> <li style="background: transparent; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more US states, with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed</li> <li style="background: transparent; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">5+ years of experience on civil earthworks projects</li> <li style="background: transparent; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">5+ years of experience in design of track and railway infrastructure</li> <li style="background: transparent; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">Experience in the design of crossings</li> <li style="background: transparent; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">Working knowledge of AREMA Standards</li> <li style="background: transparent; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">Familiar with industrial track standards</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0px; background: white; font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Avenir Next Medium', sans-serif;">Ability to utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiently would be considered an asset</li> </ul> All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, be a resident, and residing in the United States, to be considered. This is a fully remote position. We are committed to employment equality.

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