Engineer Bridge Inspection

CPKC•Kansas City, MO

20h•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. The Engineer Bridge Inspection is responsible for completing scheduled, periodic, and emergency railroad bridge inspections and providing feedback based on observed field conditions. They provide training, qualification, and oversight for field maintenance employees; and facilitates action plans based on detailed inspection results with the Railroad Bridge Engineer. This position comes with a company vehicle and paid traveling expenses. You can be headquartered out of Chicago, IL, Kansas City, MO, Davenport, IA or St. Paul, MN.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Ability to inspect bridges at heights and wear fall protection
US passport (or able to acquire one) to travel cross border to Canada and Mexico
Valid driver’s license (with no restrictions)
Medical and Drug Testing
Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
Driver’s license verification and driving history
Social Security Number verification

Nice To Haves

Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in structural, geotechnical or construction management
Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) licensing
Experience in railroad bridge inspection, maintenance or construction

Responsibilities

Complete bridge inspections in accordance with FRA Bridge Safety standards and CPKC Bridge Safety Management Plan Policy
Audit bridge maintenance/renewal work for compliance with CPKC Structures Red Book
Make recommendations to territory Manager Bridge Maintenance in regards the inspection and maintenance of bridges
Complete inspections of railroad bridges, overhead highway structures, culverts, retaining walls, and turntables
Directing assignment, use, and operation of Bridge Inspection Vehicle
Establish/manage relationships with their Engineering counterparts on their geographic territory
Required to request and acquire all necessary track authorities to conduct on-track bridge inspections