Electronic Technician

Canadian Pacific Railway; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

CPKC is seeking an Electronic Technician for the Signal and Communications (S&C) team. You will support installation, testing, and commissioning of radio and base station equipment, data and voice systems, and train-control technologies to ensure safe operation across the network.

The role requires formal electronics training (associate degree or equivalent), a valid GROL or similar certification, and 3+ years of hands-on railroad or similar industry experience.

Qualifications

• Formal electronics training such as an associate degree or military training.
• FCC GROL or equivalent certification.
• Experience with railroad signaling and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Climb ladders and access track equipment safely.
• Repair/test electronic systems and verify operation.
• Use test equipment to diagnose problems and log results.
• Troubleshoot at component level and coordinate repairs.
• Manage and document test/inspection reports.

Skills

VHF radio systems

data/carrier systems

telephone systems

End of Train/Head of Train devices

switchboards

defect detectors

signal systems

teamwork

safety focus

Education

Associate degree in electronics

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:

CPKC operates around the clock delivering safe, dependable railway service, with the Signal and Communications (S&C) team serving as a key contributor within Engineering Operations. The Electronic Technician supports the installation, construction, testing, and commissioning of radio and base station equipment, wired and wireless communication systems, wayside detection technology, and train control systems. Through this work, the position helps maintain the reliability of critical infrastructure and supports the safe, efficient movement of trains across the network.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Climb vertical ladders, stairs, ramps & getting on & off-track equipment
• Repair and/or replace damaged equipment, test and verify accurate operation of electronic systems and equipment
• Perform Use meters, scopes, and other various types of test equipment to diagnose equipment problems and failures
• Troubleshoot equipment to component level
• Facilitate repair and return of bad order circuit cards and components through equipment vendors
• Use computers for diagnostics in troubleshooting electronic equipment, software burning, software uploading/downloading, downloading event logs, and other various functions
• Test, inspect, and repair Communication Systems to meet requirements set forth by CPKC and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulatory requirements
• Manage and document applicable test and inspection reports
• Support Maintainers, Communications Crew, and other S&C employees in their duties and with technical issues

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Valid driver's license to operate company vehicle; commercial driver’s license is preferred
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with VHF radio, data/carrier systems, telephone systems, End of Train/Head of Train devices, switchboards, defect detectors, and signaling systems in railroad or similar industries
• Formal electronics training required, such as an associate degree, military training, or equivalent specialized electronic education
• Valid Federal Communications Commission General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent certification, such as International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians
• Flexible and dependable to worknights, weekends, and holidays—in any weather, while consistently delivering strong performance both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver clear instructions and foster effective teamwork
• Demonstrate strong safety focus by following protocols and prioritizing team health and safety

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase 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 or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

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 provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $34.675 - $40.795/hr.