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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.\nAt 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.\nJoin us today and get your career moving!\nJob Summary\nThe 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.\nMain Responsibilities\nStructures Design and Project Management\nPrepare preliminary and detailed design of railway bridge structures in concrete, prestress concrete, steel, and timber\nWork on projects that typically include steel plate girders, prestressed concrete, concrete box and steel pipe culverts as well as retaining walls\nPerform railroad bridge analysis, design and detailing based on the AREMA Manual of Railway Engineering and CN Bridge Design Guidelines\nUse CADD software, Microsoft Office Software, and structural analysis software to necessary to complete designs and design checks\nDelineate appropriate steps in the bridge design and detailing process\nPerform technical reviews of 3rd party initiatives impacting bridges and railway operations\nCoordinate consultant design assignments and in-house bridge design activities to support project delivery\nResolve design-relate questions during construction and coordination technical responses with internal stakeholders and consultants\nDevelop costing information, schedules, and technical inputs for bridge design projects\nPrepare and review of fabrication specifications, tender documents, and design standards documentation\nProvide engineering support and training to staff members and to field forces during construction\nTrack outsourced service contracts, reviews and processes outsourced services invoicing\nCoordinate with CN departments to obtain approvals, work windows, and project inputs required to meet program objectives\nSafety\nVerify that engineering drawings, specifications, and related design activities align with safety requirements and applicable standards\nCoordinate and conduct in field visits and document audits of bridge inspection and design-related reports\nParticipate construction safety reviews and follow-up on design-related corrective actions as required\nComplete and maintain current certifications and training requirements related to Road Worker Safety, Fall Protection, Railway Operating Rules, and other Company safety programs\nRespond to critical incidents and events as required\nTraining and Development\nParticipate in field visits to develop familiarity with the Network, site conditions, and bridge infrastructure inventory\nMaintain working knowledge of Bridge Management Plan policies, bridge design standards, and internal practices\nContinue developing technical, project coordination, and railway knowledge relevant to bridge design activities\nAssist with reviews of AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering technical content development and revisions\nAssist in development of Junior Design Engineer/Officers/ interns\nMaintain Railroad Bridge Engineer designation\nEnsure proper adherence to requirements for maintaining licensure as a Professional Engineer\nWorking Conditions\nThe 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 established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires minimal travel (5%) and occasional work outside the normal working hours.\nExperience\nMinimum 3 years of general engineering experience with a railway company, or engineering consulting firm\nExperience in structural engineering, preferably in bridge designs or rating\nWorking knowledge of North American structural design codes, preferably AREMA Manual of Railway Engineering\nCandidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered\nEducation/Certification/Designation\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering with emphasis on civil/structural engineering\nHold professional engineering licensure\nValid Driver's Licence\nMaster's Degree in Engineering*\nCandidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered\n*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).\nCompetencies\nWe Care About Each Other\nWe Strive for Excellence\nWe Succeed Together\nWe Lead Responsibly\nCompliance\nHigh\nPlanning\nCoordination\nDepth of analysis\nTechnical Skills/Knowledge\nKnowledge of technical and engineering aspects of Railroad Bridges properties, behaviours, deficiencies and inspection procedures\nKnowledge of Bridge Structural Engineering, Hydrology and Hydraulics, and Geotechnical Engineering\nTechnical report writing skills\nGeneral computer skills in MathCAD and Microsoft tools - Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Access and Project\nExperience using AutoCAD and related CAD applications to support design, drafting, and project documentation activities\nProficiency with structural analysis software SAP2000, CSiBridge\nAdditional Information (If Any)\nAbout CN\nCN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.\nAt 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 often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. 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