Engineer Bridge Design

CN360; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CN360 is seeking an Engineer for Bridge Design to lead design projects and ensure compliance with engineering standards. This role involves designing railway bridges, preparing cost estimates, and providing support during construction. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience in bridge design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of General Engineering experience, including 2 years in bridge design.
• Experience with AREMA guidelines for railway structures.
• Professional Engineer Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Design railway bridges and prepare detailed designs.
• Coordinate consultant design assignments and provide engineering support.
• Conduct audits of bridge inspection reports.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer Licence (PE or P.Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCad

Job description

At CN, every day 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 Engineer, Bridge Design is responsible for creating designs and leading design projects assigned to consultants for bridges across CN’s network in accordance with internal policies and American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) guidelines. The position is considered a Professional Engineer technical role and requires self-sufficient competencies in structural engineering principles and mastery of Company policies as well as Bridges and Structures (B&S) management procedures.

Main Responsibilities

Structures Design and Project Management

• Coordinate consultant design assignments
• Design railway bridges
• Prepare preliminary and detailed designs of highway and railway bridge structures in concrete, steel, and timber
• Provide costing information and resolve queries during bridge construction
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project schedules to minimize costs and disruptions to railway operations
• Provide engineering support and training to staff members and field forces during construction
• Prepare fabrication specifications and tender documents
• Handle and track outsourced service contracts, reviews, and processes outsourced services invoicing

Safety

• Verify and ensure compliance of work or actions prescribed in engineering drawings and specifications
• Conduct in-field and documentary audits of bridge inspection reports
• Participate in construction safety audits

Training and Development

• Participate in field visits to familiarize with the Network and B&S plant inventory in conjunction with field inspections, safety blitz, construction work blocks, or reconnaissance trips
• Assist with reviews of AREMA Manual of Practice development and revisions
• Assist in development of Junior Design Engineers
• Ensure all required training is completed in a timely manner
• Ensure proper adherence to requirements for maintaining licensure as a Professional Engineer

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires minimal travel (5%) with overnight stays within the region and occasional work outside normal hours. The role is partially outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions. The incumbent must be available to work shifts and weekends when necessary and be on-call 24/7 for critical incidents.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of General Engineering experience including 2 years in bridge design with a railway company, engineering consulting firm, or research facility (post graduation)
• Experience with AREMA guidelines for railway structures or other North American structural design codes
• Any designation for these above would be considered an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer Licence (PE or P.Eng)
• Designation as a Railroad Bridge Engineer*
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering*
• Specialization in Structural Engineering*
• Professional Structural Engineer (SE) Licence in Illinois*
• Capability to be certified in the US Operating Rules (USOR) or Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)

Competencies

• Leads by example for safety and security
• Considers ESG principles in all operations
• Collaborates and shares information
• Delegates and empowers others
• Applies critical thinking
• Innovates
• Sets direction and inspires
• Communicates effectively
• Stays current on industry needs
• Demonstrates agility and drives change

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of railway bridge properties, behaviors, deficiencies, and inspection procedures
• Knowledge of Bridge Structural Engineering, retaining structures, foundations
• Proficiency with MathCad, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project*
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SAP
• Knowledge of Fall Protection

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. We safely transport over 300 million tons of resources and goods annually across North America. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s coasts with the US through a 19,500-mile network, CN has been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. We are committed to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability, and customer service, delivering operational excellence.