Railroad Bridge Engineer

Canadian Pacific Railway; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension plan and retirement options

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC) is seeking a civil engineer to assess service risks from bridge inspections and field conditions, and to recommend capital priorities for the bridge program. The role is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, or Toronto, Ontario, with travel up to 75% and hotel accommodations provided.

You will lead inspection teams, maintain asset databases, and develop long-range plans to ensure safety, reliability, and efficient rail movement across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required, with coursework in structural engineering or construction preferred; Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensure required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in railroad bridge design, inspection, maintenance, or construction
• Valid driver's license required; possession of a valid Canadian passport preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to interact with Division Engineers, Structures Managers, and Structures Supervisors to support effective management of bridge inspection and maintenance programs
• Willingness and ability to participate in an on-call emergency response schedule, work at elevated heights and in confined spaces, and wear required protective equipment including fall protection, personal flotation device, hard hat, and hearing protection

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time completion of scheduled, periodic, underwater, and emergency railroad bridge and culvert inspections in accordance with CPKC requirements, FRA regulations, and Transport Canada safety guidelines
• Accompany Bridge Inspectors and Bridge Inspection Vehicle Operators during annual bridge inspections to ensure quality and compliance with applicable inspection standards
• Complete monthly safety testing and evaluations for CPKC and contractor employees
• Ensure field conditions identified during annual bridge inspections are addressed and prioritized through appropriate division-level action plans, including periodic inspections and basic bridge component maintenance
• Balance risk and cost for bridge work based on asset condition, lifecycle, and operational priorities
• Create and maintain multi-year plans for bridge and culvert construction, including validation of inspection results related to potential capital investment
• Make recommendations regarding bridge inspection, maintenance, construction priorities, dimensional clearance, capacity reviews, and timetable restrictions
• Train and qualify new bridge inspectors in accordance with applicable CPKC Red Book Requirements and the CPKC Bridge Management Program
• Audit bridge inspections and bridge construction work for compliance with CPKC Red Book Requirements and applicable regulatory standards
• Coordinate, update, and maintain bridge and culvert asset databases, and direct the assignment, use, and operation of Bridge Inspection Vehicles

Skills

Civil engineering

Communication

Team collaboration

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. licensure

Tools

Structural engineering knowledge

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:

In this position, you will assess service risks from bridge inspection results and observed field conditions.You will recommend investment priorities to address bridge conditions as observed during bridge inspection and bridge capacity/ratings within bridge multi-year plan. This position is headquartered out of Calgary, Alberta, or Toronto, Ontario. You will be required to travel 75% with company provided hotel accommodations and meals. As a strong front-line leader, you will cultivate a culture of safety, reliability, and excellence while ensuring smooth operations within the structures department and supporting the safe, efficient movement of the railway network. If you are looking for a meaningful challenge and the chance to make a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure on-time completion of scheduled, periodic, underwater, and emergency railroad bridge and culvert inspections in accordance with CPKC requirements, FRA regulations, and Transport Canada safety guidelines
• Accompany Bridge Inspectors and Bridge Inspection Vehicle Operators during annual bridge inspections to ensure quality and compliance with applicable inspection standards
• Complete monthly safety testing and evaluations for CPKC and contractor employees
• Ensure field conditions identified during annual bridge inspections are addressed and prioritized through appropriate division-level action plans, including periodic inspections and basic bridge component maintenance
• Balance risk and cost for bridge work based on asset condition, lifecycle, and operational priorities
• Create and maintain multi-year plans for bridge and culvert construction, including validation of inspection results related to potential capital investment
• Make recommendations regarding bridge inspection, maintenance, construction priorities, dimensional clearance, capacity reviews, and timetable restrictions
• Train and qualify new bridge inspectors in accordance with applicable CPKC Red Book Requirements and the CPKC Bridge Management Program
• Audit bridge inspections and bridge construction work for compliance with CPKC Red Book Requirements and applicable regulatory standards
• Coordinate, update, and maintain bridge and culvert asset databases, and direct the assignment, use, and operation of Bridge Inspection Vehicles

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required, with coursework in structural engineering or construction preferred; Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensure required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in railroad bridge design, inspection, maintenance, or construction
• Valid driver's license required; possession of a valid Canadian passport preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to interact with Division Engineers, Structures Managers, and Structures Supervisors to support effective management of bridge inspection and maintenance programs
• Willingness and ability to participate in an on-call emergency response schedule, work at elevated heights and in confined spaces, and wear required protective equipment including fall protection, personal flotation device, hard hat, and hearing protection

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

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.

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

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).