Bridge Inspection Engineer — Travel‑Ready with Vehicle

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is seeking an Engineer Bridge Inspection to perform scheduled, periodic, and emergency railroad bridge inspections. The role includes training, qualification oversight, and cross-border travel with a company vehicle.

You may be headquartered in multiple cities and must meet education and licensing requirements, with travel up to 60-70% to inspect bridges and oversee maintenance. A PE/EIT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in structural, geotechnical or construction management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) licensing preferred.
• Experience in railroad bridge inspection, maintenance or construction preferred.
• Ability to inspect bridges at heights and wear fall protection.
• US passport (or able to acquire one) to travel cross border to Canada and Mexico.
• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Complete bridge inspections in accordance with FRA Bridge Safety standards and CPKC Bridge Safety Management Plan Policy
• Audit bridge maintenance/renewal work for compliance with CPKC Structures Red Book
• Make recommendations to territory Manager Bridge Maintenance regarding inspection and maintenance of bridges
• Complete inspections of railroad bridges, overhead highway structures, culverts, retaining walls, and turntables
• Directing assignment, use, and operation of Bridge Inspection Vehicle
• Establish/manage relationships with their Engineering counterparts on their geographic territory
• Required to request and acquire all necessary track authorities to conduct on-track bridge inspections

Skills

Bridge inspection

Field training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE or EIT licensing

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is seeking an Engineer Bridge Inspection to perform scheduled, periodic, and emergency railroad bridge inspections. The role includes training, qualification oversight, and cross-border travel with a company vehicle.

You may be headquartered in multiple cities and must meet education and licensing requirements, with travel up to 60-70% to inspect bridges and oversee maintenance. A PE/EIT is preferred.