Manager Hydrogen Locomotive

CPKC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Manager for Hydrogen Locomotives in Calgary, Alberta. You will lead end-to-end design and integration of hydrogen-powered locomotives, overseeing mechanical, electrical, software, and human factors engineering to meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards.

Responsibilities include directing design reviews, coordinating with teams, and driving continuous improvement while leveraging data analytics and AI to enhance operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing vehicle development programs in transportation.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and execution background.
• Proven ability to lead high-performance, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and integration of hydrogen-powered locomotives.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, software, and human factors engineering to meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and performance coaching to engineering staff.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Independent execution

Data analytics

AI/digital tooling

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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:

The Manager for Hydrogen Locomotives leads the end-to-end technical design and integrationof hydrogen-powered locomotives. This role oversees mechanical, electrical, software, and human factors engineering, ensuring designs meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead and improve mechanical, electrical, and software designof hydrogen locomotives
• Ensure all designs meet safety, regulatory, and engineering standards
• Oversee system integrationand ensure reliable performance in operations
• Review and approve engineering deliverablesfrom team members
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorshipto engineering staff
• Drive project execution, holding teams and suppliers accountable to timelines
• Manage product roadmapsand communicate progress to executive stakeholders
• Support field troubleshootingfor complex technical issues
• Promote continuous improvementof designs, processes, and maintenance practices
• Leverage data analytics and AIto enhance engineering and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Protect innovations through patents and intellectual property strategies
• Support capital planning and budgetingfor hydrogen technology initiatives
• Foster a high-performance, results-driven engineering culture

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or related field
• 5 years' experience managing vehicle development programs from prototype through productionwithin the transportation sector
• Strong background in project management, including scheduling, planning, and execution
• Ability to execute projects independentlywith minimal oversight
• Proven ability to build and maintain a positive, respectful, high-performance team environment
• Experience working in operational environments, identifying issues and driving solutions
• Locomotive Engineer and/or Conductor certification an asset
• Hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical systems preferred
• Valid driver’s licenserequired
• Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S.

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Passport verification

BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 106154
• Department: Strategic Planning & Corporate Services
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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