Engineer Bridge Inspection

Canadian Pacific Railway; Bensenville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPKC) is seeking an Engineer Bridge Inspection to perform scheduled, periodic, and emergency railroad bridge inspections. You will provide training and oversight for field maintenance staff, and coordinate action plans with the Railroad Bridge Engineer. Headquarters can be in Bensenville, IL, Kansas City, MO, or St.

Paul, MN, with travel across North America. Responsibilities include inspecting bridges, culverts, and related structures per FRA standards, auditing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in structural, geotechnical or construction management (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 Engineering counterparts on their geographic territory.
• Required to request and acquire all necessary track authorities to conduct on-track bridge inspections.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Fall protection

Cross-border travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

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 Engineer Bridge Inspection is responsible for completing scheduled, periodic, and emergency railroad bridge inspections and providing feedback based on observed field conditions. They provide training, qualification, and oversight for field maintenance employees; and facilitates action plans based on detailed inspection results with the Railroad Bridge Engineer. This position comes with a company vehicle and paid traveling expenses. You can be headquartered out of Bensenville, IL, Kansas City, MO, or St. Paul, MN.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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 in regards the 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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in structural, geotechnical or construction management (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)

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 or regulated 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
• Social Security Number 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).