Division Engineer

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC•Pearl, MS

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Are you ready to lead with purpose, drive operational excellence, and inspire positive change? As a Division Engineer, you will oversee the safety, maintenance, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliance of critical railroad infrastructure—including tracks, bridges, and buildings—across a dynamic Southeast territory spanning Corinth, MS; Monroe, LA; and New Orleans, LA. In this key leadership role, you will direct engineering and maintenance operations and lead a team of Roadmasters to ensure safety, compliance, and performance standards are consistently met and exceeded. This position may be headquartered in Vicksburg, Meridian, or Jackson, MS and offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on transportation safety, operational excellence and team development.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency
Minimum of 10 years of progressive railroad industry experience, including proven success leading and managing complex, outcome-driven projects or programs; equivalent education and experience may be considered
5 + years of managerial or supervisory experience
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Thorough understanding of railway track safety regulations and industry standards
Experienced in interpreting and applying the Maintenance of Way Employees Division (MWED) collective bargaining agreement to daily operations
Provide emergency response support as part of an on-call rotation (typically every other week) to ensure 24/7 operational continuity

Responsibilities

Plans and implements accurate job procedures to promote safe work practices
Works with Purchasing to develop contracts for track repair and monitor budgets
Responsible for administration of safety action plan for Track Department
Develop and complete annual safety plans
Solicits quotes from equipment and material suppliers and purchasing to ensure the best price and availability
Customer service focus and prioritization to meet partner expectations
Understands the relevant business metrics and apply them to develop a culture of operational efficiency that builds teams of high performing, engaged and empowered operational leaders
Identifies when a rule/regulation policy has been violated and has one-on-one accountability conversations with the individual who has not met expectations
Accountable for the investigation of train accidents in main track and sidings, including the timely filing of cause
Ensure infrastructure damage costs are reported and consistent with regulations for all train accidents