Senior Manager of Structures

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:

Are you a hands-on leader with a talent for navigating fast-paced environments and transforming obstacles into innovative solutions? Join our team as Senior Manager of Structures and take charge of the design, integrity, and maintenance of vital railway track infrastructure. You’ll lead a talented group of engineers and maintenance professionals, ensuring projects meet the highest safety and quality standards while staying on budget and on schedule. This is an exciting opportunity to drive technical innovation, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and have a significant impact on our organization’s success. We’re looking for a leader passionate about mentoring others, optimizing operations, and advancing the future of rail transportation.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Deliver expert mentorship and on-the-job technical guidance to Engineering Supervisors and craft employees, fostering skill development and career advancement among bridge and building teams
• Perform essential track maintenance, including precision rail replacement, tie installation, ballast distribution, and advanced tamping, contributing directly to the reliability of railroad infrastructure
• Conduct detailed inspections and execute repairs on bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and various structural elements, ensuring longevity and operational safety of railroad assets
• Lead the charge in compliance by ensuring all bridge and building structures meet or exceed stringent safety protocols and regulatory standards, safeguarding both team members and the traveling public
• Utilize and maintain a full range of hand tools and heavy equipment—including spike drivers, tie tampers, and backhoes—to accomplish challenging bridge and building projects efficiently
• Uphold strict safety protocols and FRA guidelines throughout every phase of work, maintaining a safe environment for all team members
• Work in outdoor settings year-round, adapting to varying weather conditions and traveling across assigned territories to support infrastructure needs wherever required
• Collaborate with a diverse, skilled workforce to complete bridge and building initiatives on time, ensuring quality workmanship and a commitment to safety on every project

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is a preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• 5+ years of hands-on railroad maintenance experience, with a strong foundation in bridge, building, and track upkeep
• A minimum of 5 years of managing crews’ operations, engineering, or industrial.
• Physically fit and prepared to handle demanding tasks, including lifting to 50 lbs. and performing strenuous work in various outdoor conditions
• Flexible and committed to the job, with openness to irregular hours and extensive travel (70%-80%), including overnight stays, nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet project demands across multiple locations

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase 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: 105266
• Department: Engineering
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 70-80%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Compensation Rate:
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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