What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Officer, Design and Construction or Engineer, Design and Construction position at Canadian National Railway?
Hiring Salary Range : $ 85,500.00 - 112,000.00
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
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, 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. 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 may require surveying sites and reviewing designs using AutoCAD. Additionally, the position may support the training and development of a Field Technician and Officer Design and Construction.
Main Responsibilities
Project Management
- 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
Project Coordination
Cost Estimation
Audits, Inspections, and Safety Assessments
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 20%) and field work (50%), within the assigned territory.
Requirements
Experience
Construction
o Minimum 5 years of project management experience
Education / Certification / Designation
Competencies
Technical Skills / Knowledge
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
Salary : $85,500 - $112,000
