Officer, Design and Construction – Western

The incumbent is responsible for supporting CN’s growing Western Canada business by assuming progressively greater responsibility and leadership in the project management of internal capacity expansion projects, supporting internal teams including Bridges and Structures, Public Works, and Business Development, and developing railroader knowledge. The role is situated within CN’s Western Region, Design and Construction group, and the incumbent is a Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training.

Main Responsibilities

· Collaborate with the Western Region Design & Construction team to lead and execute projects, ensuring schedules are achieved, budgets are maintained, and everyone returns home safely.

· Conduct site visits to develop an understanding of site conditions and optimize project design and construction outcomes.

· Support occasional work blocks for in-service projects, which may occur at any time of day or week and are planned in advance.

· Collaborate with internal and external partners, including municipalities, utilities, and government agencies.

· Develop familiarity with railway design principles and build the ability to review standards, drawings, and documents, applying critical thinking to identify gaps in submitted deliverables.

· Respond to emergencies on occasion, including operational issues, derailments, and washouts.

Working Conditions

The role is performed through a combination of office work and site visits in summer and winter conditions, with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure. The role requires travel of up to 25% across Western Canada.

Requirements

Experience

· Between 1 and 3 years of experience in project management or the design of rail or linear infrastructure.

· Demonstrated experience in, or interest in developing foundational knowledge of, survey, geotechnical, track geometry, hydrology, and grade and track construction, along with experience in or interest in creating and modifying construction specifications, writing, and estimating*

* Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

· Engineering in Training (EIT)

· Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive in rural areas at night and in the winter

Competencies

· Demonstrates a safety-first mindset.

· Acts as a self-starter, able to manage their own schedule with input from the manager and execute responsibilities with progressively less oversight.

· Applies critical thinking to problem-solving and seeks optimized solutions.

· Communicates effectively.

· Is comfortable with constant change in a dynamic operating and business environment.

· Develops self and others.

· Demonstrates innovation.

· Identifies potential safety and security risks.

* Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)