Senior Officer, Public Works

Canadian National Railway Company•Homewood, IL

About The Position

The Senior Officer, Public Works is responsible for providing guidance to Public Works Officers (PWOs) as part of the escalation process for concerns. The incumbent acts as railway liaison between municipalities, road authorities, industry and general applicants responding to applications, requests, and concerns. The role requires to actively negotiate and prepare agreements for construction and maintenance of associated projects. Acting as a railway authority with governing authorities, the incumbent must be available for general meetings, inspections and respond to official notices and general concerns. Furthermore, the role acts as the lead CN contact for Public Works within the region. The position provides support and direction on regulatory matters to internal and external parties and ensures crossing compliance by means of the survey, inspection, crossing program management, follow-up reporting and organize the mitigation efforts.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in Civil Engineering
Minimum 2 years in Public Works sector
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, or equivalent
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Innovates
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Collaborates with others and shares information
Solves problems to create value
Develops self and others
Leads by example for the safety and security of all
Considers ESG principles in all operations
Knowledge of track design, material, and construction practises
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Basic engineering knowledge including reading and reviewing plans
Knowledge of railroads, their regulations and operating rules as well as an understanding of third party’s requirements within CN
Knowledge of CN’s practices for internal approvals, accounting, and funding requirements

Nice To Haves

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

Draft, review and provide content for correspondence to both internal and external stakeholders (e.g., letter, notices, agreements, contracts) and implement changes
Act as a resource to teams and provide guidance on responses
Act as prime contact for Public Affairs for regional issues
Supervise approval process requests from external vendors for demands to install wire and pipe crossing on tracks
Coordinate with Road Authorities to modify public crossings
Work with the external parties as CN’s main point of contact to establish a plan
Handle and supervise work permit applications from third parties or contractors working on CN property
Handle and supervise all public and private crossing, anti-whistling and trespassing issues
Collaborate with municipalities to implement a solution to cease trespassing issues
Oversee PWOs, including responsibility of the recoverable crossing program and other tasks
Provide quality control for team assignments, and act as PWOs’ prime resource
Review and coordinate approvals of the Manager, Public Works (MPW)
Lead coordination with other CN resources such as Track, Signals and Communication, Bridges and Structures as well as Flagging for regional items
Monitor and compile overall work list for the region
Work with Manager, Public Works to delegate internally, or retain services of consultants
Coordinate accounting requirements for CN’s capital, operating or recoverable projects
Support MPW in day-to-day operations and vacation relief
Ensure compliance of new and modified level crossings, and grade separations for successful completion
Train and support PWOs and support crossing compliance audits
Keep track of field training time and crossings inspections
Follow up with Track Supervisors and update files and records
Carry out crossing safety assessments under the Grade Crossing Regulations to develop and implement upgrades ensuring CN compliance and improve railway and public safety