Senior Officer, Design and Construction or Engineer, Design and Construction

Canadian National Railway Company•Montréal-Est, QC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in construction
Minimum 5 years of project management experience
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Valid Driver’s License
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Designation
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
Knowledge of AutoCAD design and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Project budget and finance management skills
Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Transition Minimized Differential Signalling (TMDS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and Track Inspection System (TIS)
Knowledge of Civil and Geotechnical engineering

Nice To Haves

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

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 CN’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’s 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