Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

In this position, you will perform Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafting of railroad bridge component work using AutoCAD. You will ensure that bridge component design work is completed in accordance with CPKC standards. This position will be based primarily in Kansas City, Missouri. As a strong front-line leader, you will cultivate a culture of safety, reliability, and excellence while ensuring smooth operations within the structures department and supporting the safe, efficient movement of the railway network. If you are looking for a meaningful challenge and the chance to make a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform computer-aided design drafting of railroad bridge component work using AutoCAD
• Ensure component design work is completed in accordance with CPKC standards
• Develop underwater bridge inspection reports with substructure plan and profile drawings
• Perform field inspections to validate measurement for bridge component designs
• Maintain and update CPKC bridge and culvert standard drawings and specifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency 
• Valid driver’s license
• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or CAD drafting
• AutoCAD drafting experience
• 4 years of railroad bridge design experience or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with engineers and field managers to support execution of bridge component design work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with proficiency in computer systems and AutoCAD
• Participate in on-call schedule for emergency response, ensuring operational coverage

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing - CA Applicants 

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Medical and Drug Testing - U.S. Applicants 

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Passport verification 
• Social Security Number verification - U.S. Applicants Only

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 105516
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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