Railroad Bridge Engineer

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:

This role will be classified as either Railroad Bridge Engineer or Bridge Engineer, depending on your experience, education, and skillset as determined by CPKC. In this position, you will oversee crucial railway infrastructure, evaluating bridge inspection results and field conditions to identify service risks. You will recommend investment priorities that support structural integrity and capacity, in alignment with our multi-year bridge management plan. 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:

• Participate in annual inspections with Division Bridge Inspectors to ensure all activities meet federal and government standards
• Identify and prioritize maintenance needs based on field observations, implementing division-specific action plans for ongoing inspections and repairs
• Evaluate bridge projects by weighing risk and cost considerations against asset conditions and expected service life
• Develop and oversee multi-year strategies for bridge renewal and investment planning
• Analyze inspection findings to support recommendations for capital investments and long-term improvements
• Oversee the qualifications, training, and mentorship of Bridge Inspectors and the Manager of Bridge Maintenance to meet all safety and policy requirements
• Conduct audits of inspections, maintenance, and renewal efforts to verify adherence to CPKC Red Book and Bridge Safety Management Plan guidelines
• Perform annual assessments of bridge capacity, including checks for dimensional clearance and timetable restrictions
• Manage and update bridge and culvert asset databases, ensuring accuracy and timely recommendations for maintenance activities
• Direct the scheduling, deployment, and operation of the Bridge Inspection Vehicle to optimize inspection processes

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer; equivalent relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license required
• Minimum of 5 years of railroad engineering experience, with proven expertise in track and structural work; strong preference for previous railroad industry experience
• Possession of a valid U.S. passport and ability to travel cross-border to Canada is essential
• Extensive knowledge of field inspection, maintenance, and construction practices for railroad bridges
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Division Engineers and Structures Managers to support effective management of bridge inspection and maintenance programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with proficiency in computer systems
• Willingness to participate in occasional 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

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
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
• Social Security Number 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: 105221
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 70-80%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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