Engineer in Training

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

As an Engineer in Training, you will be expected to provide CPKC with effective project and construction management of internally and externally funded railway projects; including track, bridges, structures or other related facilities. The successful candidate will conduct feasibility studies, site reconnaissance, site surveying, project development and conceptual and detailed engineering design. The individual will also be responsible to direct and coordinate site work activities associated with assigned projects ensuring completion within targeted budget and finish dates. This is a development role with opportunities for near term advancement.

 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Directly manage the execution of assigned projects and deliver projects within defined scope, on time and on budget
• Oversee design and permitting of assigned projects
• Provide direction and oversight to engineering consultants working on CPKC projects
• Prepare cost estimates, memos, technical reports and external correspondence
• Provide conceptual design alternatives for internal business case reviews
• Coordinate work activities with internal and external departments and customers to ensure the safe, cost-effective and responsive execution of projects and programs
• Provide construction management of assigned projects
• Represent CPKC at meetings with Public Agencies where coordination/approval is required for project execution
• Provide timely and responsive service to Business Development for 3rd party customer projects
• Review 3rd party customer and/or external projects to ensure CPKC Standards are met and CPKC operations are not impacted
• Provide safety leadership through efficiency testing and job site safety audits
• Provide on-call support and response on a rotating cycle for incidents and emergencies to support CPKC’s 24/7 operation
• Requires travel when necessary to visit project sites and manage on site work

 

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Civil (Mechanical or Industrial backgrounds will be considered)
• Must be P.Eng eligible
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience (co-op experience considered)
• Must have valid driver’s license
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