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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Design and Construction position in Edmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC from May - Aug 2025.
Job Summary
The Intern, Design and Construction is responsible for assisting in the coordination and support of internal capital and external third-party design and construction projects. This includes the review of engineering drawings, tender documents and specifications, document control, documenting technical meetings, and supervising contractors and consultants. The role supports various projects carried out during construction season and collaborates with other CN Engineering departments and external stakeholders.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of internal and external capital, special capital, and operating expenditure projects
• Assist with oversight of construction activities in the field to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with CN standards
• Audit active construction sites and validate that employees and contractors are observing safe and proper work practices
• Document technical meetings held with consultants and contractors
• Assist in the control of technical documentation for select projects
• Contribute, present, and receive approval for the costing and estimates for projects
• Collaborate with the internal Track, Bridges and Structures, Flagging, Signals and Communication, and all other internal teams to ensure that projects are meeting the established milestones
• Assist in the review of drawings, technical memos, and specifications for there adherence to CN standards

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint)
• Proficient in data and project management
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to travel for field inspections
• Ability to review engineering memos and drawings*
• Knowledge of programs such as Geographic Information System (GIS), Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and Automatic Computer Aided Design (AutoCad)*
• Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)*

Education

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Valid Driver’s License
• Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
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• Support the coordination of internal and external capital, special capital, and operating expenditure projects
• Assist with oversight of construction activities in the field to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with CN standards
• Audit active construction sites and validate that employees and contractors are observing safe and proper work practices
• Document technical meetings held with consultants and contractors
• Assist in the control of technical documentation for select projects
• Contribute, present, and receive approval for the costing and estimates for projects
• Collaborate with the internal Track, Bridges and Structures, Flagging, Signals and Communication, and all other internal teams to ensure that projects are meeting the established milestones
• Assist in the review of drawings, technical memos, and specifications for there adherence to CN standard