19 Jun 2026

Rail Engineering Subject Matter Expert

Calgary, AB

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Rail Engineering Subject Matter Expert in the Oil and Gas Industry in Calgary, Alberta.
Provide technical leadership for rail engineering across capital projects and operations. Act as SME for yard/rack design, approvals, and integration while supporting optimization and MOC. Ensure compliant, practical solutions aligned to schedule, cost, and operational needs.
Total rewards:

$110.00 - $130.00 hourly
Contract role (1 year) with potential extension
Calgary-based with occasional site travel
Opportunity to lead high-impact rail infrastructure initiatives
Exposure to major capital project development (pre-FEED/FEED)
Collaborative cross-functional environment (Engineering & Operations)
Work on complex, large-scale industrial rail systems
Potential for long-term engagement based on performance

A typical day:

Serve as primary Rail SME across pre-FEED and FEED project phases
Develop and maintain rail engineering standards, specs, and governance documents
Review and guide rail yard, rack, turnout, and shunting designs
Support RFP/RFO development, evaluation, and execution
Lead/participate in design, model, and technical reviews
Manage rail risk registers and advise on mitigation strategies
Interface with Class I railways to ensure compliance and practical outcomes
Support operations with MOC, optimization, and rail-related modifications

Successful candidates will have:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering
5+ years in rail infrastructure/design (track, turnouts, yards, terminals)
Experience working with Class I railways
Strong governance/documentation and specification development expertise
Proven ability to mentor engineers and guide technical decisions
Experience reviewing third-party engineering deliverables
Knowledge of industrial rail systems (midstream/petrochemical preferred)
Strong technical, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

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Job Code 155877

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