Engineer in Training Data Analysis

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:

We are seeking a multifaceted Engineer In Training to join our Hydrogen Locomotive Systems team. Apply sophisticated data analytics and machine learning to improve hydrogen locomotive design and performance. Your insights will directly influence both software and hardware improvements, ensuring that CPKC remains at the forefront of balanced rail transportation.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Analyze operational data from hydrogen locomotives to identify performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement in both software algorithms and hardware components
• Develop machine learning models to predict system failures, optimize energy consumption, and improve the overall efficiency of hydrogen propulsion systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate data-driven insights into locomotive control systems, ensuring detailed operation and real-time adaptability
• Establish real-time data pipelines to supervise locomotive performance, enabling proactive maintenance and continuous improvement
• Work closely with software developers, mechanical engineers, and operations teams to translate data insights into actionable improvements across the hydrogen locomotive system
• Build detailed reports and presentations for collaborators, outlining findings, suggestions, and the effects of implemented changes

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport, ability to travel to US/CAN without restrictions
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and data analysis tools
• 1+ years' railroad experience considered an asset
• Understanding hydrogen fuel cell technology and its application in locomotives considered an asset
• Knowledge of control systems design, including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/ Industrial Protocol (IP), and Open Platform Communications (OPC)
• Understanding safety standards such as International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61511 for Safety Instrumented Systems

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:

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Passport verification

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: 104668
• Department: Chief Engineer
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 30-40%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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