Specialist Hydrogen Locomotive Field Testing

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:

The Specialist – Hydrogen Locomotive Field Testing is a key liaison between the engineering team and the implementation of hydrogen locomotive technology into regular operations.  They will be known as the local technical expert for training and maintenance or troubleshooting activities on these locomotives.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Field testing of hydrogen-powered locomotives, monitoring performance, reacting to changes in conditions, and documenting test results for review with engineering Support troubleshooting activities and repairs, training, and coordinate/perform regular maintenance and inspection tasks with local mechanical personnel
• Coordinate hydrogen locomotive refueling and arrange with facility refueling staff to ensure adequate supply is maintained
• Coordinate test and maintenance schedules with local operations and mechanical personnel

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, alternatively training in a related field may be considered if combined with relevant experience
• 5-7 years in a field support/troubleshooting role
• Valid driver’s license 
• Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S./CAN without restrictions
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills required
• Knowledge of locomotive traction system; direct current/alternating current (DC/AC) and on-board locomotive equipment including, but not limited to: Air Brake, Distributed Power, Wi-Tronix, Positive Train Control, Programmable Logic Controllers
• Knowledge of railroad operations and mechanical locomotive shops
• Locomotive diesel mechanic and/or mechanical equipment background an asset
• Knowledge of railroad operations and mechanical locomotive shops
• Familiarity with zero-emissions technologies including batteries and fuel cells

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 drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• 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: 104680
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 60-70%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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