Senior Specialist Engineer Design & Construction-CA

Senior Specialist Engineer Design & Construction-CA

Job Location:

Montreal - QC

Business Unit:
Operations

Highest Level Division:
Engineering

French/English Bilingual Requirement:
No

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 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 providing project management, technical support, plan review, and field oversight for construction capital and maintenance projects for customers. The position handles new construction projects and collaborates with internal departments such as Engineering, Transportation, 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 surveys sites and composes, adjusts, and reviews designs using AutoCAD software. Additionally, the position supports the training and development of Field Technicians.

• Handle various tracks, siding, and grade separation projects, including new and modified designs to ensure project completion within budget

• Review and approve track design components, as well as ensure that stakeholders have buy-in

• Ensure that track geometry conforms to CN's standards

• Inspect projects upon completion with Engineering to ensure compliance with specifications

• Review and respond to submittals and correspondence from internal and external stakeholders to protect the company'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 property and facilities are safeguarded and safe conditions are in place

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

• Complete crossing audits, inspections, and safety assessments in the field to ensure compliance with regulations

• Implement corrective actions successfully

• Conduct various site surveys

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 10%) and field work (20%), within Eastern Canada.