Senior Officer, Design and Construction or Engineer, Design and Construction

at  Canadian National Railway

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Officer, Design and Construction or Engineer, Design and Construction is responsible for providing project management, technical support, plan review, and field oversight for construction capital and maintenance projects for customers and for third-party requests (Province, cities, municipalities, etc.) for projects on CN’s right-of-way. The position handles new construction projects and collaborates with internal departments such as Engineering, Transportation, Environmental and Law, as well as external agencies and government authorities. The incumbent acts as a technical advisor to new railroad builds, customer sidings, and track geometry in accordance with engineering practices and approved railway standards, specifications, and procedures in alignment with CN’s operating plan. The role requires reviewing designs and specifications for projects and coordination between consultants, contractors and CN’s various department to ensure constant momentum of works.. Additionally, the position may support the training and development of a Field Technician and Officer Design and Construction.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Project Management

• Handle various tracks, siding, and grade separation projects, including new and modified designs to ensure project completion within budget
• Review and approve design and specifications for projects in accordance with CN’s standards, as well as ensure that stakeholders have buy-in
• Ensure that track geometry conforms to CN’s standards
• Inspect projects upon completion to ensure compliance with design and specifications

Project Coordination

• Review and respond to submittals and correspondence from internal and external stakeholders to protect CN’s interests when local, municipal, provincial, and federal projects affect the organization’s property
• Collaborate with teams to implement changes
• Act as a resource and provide guidance on actions and responses
• Maintain relationships, public and private, to ensure CN’s property and facilities are safeguarded, and safe conditions are in place

Cost Estimation

• Provide project cost estimates, including civil, track, and associated upgrades, as well as cost estimate review assistance for CN’s projects, internal and external

Audits, Inspections, and Safety Assessments

• Complete crossing audits, inspections, and safety assessments in the field to ensure compliance with regulations
• Implement corrective actions successfully
• Conduct various site surveys

Working Conditions
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions and may be in unfamiliar locations. The role requires being available on-call to respond to critical incidences such as washouts and derailments and work varying shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays to cover operations that run 24/7. The incumbent must be able to work adjacent to loud power equipment, near construction sites with exposure to dust and railroad materials such as ballast and treated cross ties. The role requires occasional overnight travel (up to 5%) and field work (10%), within the assigned territory.