Senior Specialist Engineer Bridge Design

Senior Specialist Engineer Bridge Design

Job Location:

Homewood - IL

Business Unit:
Operations

Highest Level Division:
Engineering

French/English Bilingual Requirement:
No

Hiring Salary Range: $ 88000 - 115000

This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Join us today and get your career moving!

The incumbent is responsible for creating designs and leading design projects assigned to consultants for bridges across CN's network in accordance with Company policies and American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) guidelines. The position is considered a Professional Engineer technical role and requires self-sufficient competencies in structural engineering principles and mastery of Company policies as well as Bridges and Structures (BandS) management procedures.

• Prepare preliminary and detailed design of railway bridge structures in concrete, prestress concrete, steel, and timber
• Work on projects that typically include steel plate girders, prestressed concrete, concrete box and steel pipe culverts as well as retaining walls
• Perform railroad bridge analysis, design and detailing based on the AREMA Manual of Railway Engineering and CN Bridge Design Guidelines
• Use CADD software, Microsoft Office Software, and structural analysis software to necessary to complete designs and design checks
• Delineate appropriate steps in the bridge design and detailing process
• Perform technical reviews of 3rd party initiatives impacting bridges and railway operations
• Coordinate consultant design assignments and in-house bridge design activities to support project delivery
• Resolve design-relate questions during construction and coordination technical responses with internal stakeholders and consultants
• Develop costing information, schedules, and technical inputs for bridge design projects
• Prepare and review of fabrication specifications, tender documents, and design standards documentation
• Provide engineering support and training to staff members and to field forces during construction
• Track outsourced service contracts, reviews and processes outsourced services invoicing
• Coordinate with CN departments to obtain approvals, work windows, and project inputs required to meet program objectives

• Verify that engineering drawings, specifications, and related design activities align with safety requirements and applicable standards
• Coordinate and conduct in field visits and document audits of bridge inspection and design-related reports
• Participate construction safety reviews and follow-up on design-related corrective actions as required
• Complete and maintain current certifications and training requirements related to Road Worker Safety, Fall Protection, Railway Operating Rules, and other Company safety programs
• Respond to critical incidents and events as required

• Participate in field visits to develop familiarity with the Network, site conditions, and bridge infrastructure inventory
• Maintain working knowledge of Bridge Management Plan policies, bridge design standards, and internal practices
• Continue developing technical, project coordination, and railway knowledge relevant to bridge design activities
• Assist with reviews of AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering technical content development and revisions
• Assist in development of Junior Design Engineer/Officers/ interns
• Maintain Railroad Bridge Engineer designation
• Ensure proper adherence to requirements for maintaining licensure as a Professional Engineer

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within…