Engineering Section Leader

Canadian Pacific Railway; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Performance incentive

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking a Section Foreman to lead a track crew, oversee maintenance, and ensure safety and reliability of railway tracks. The role requires physical outdoor work, and flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 operations.

You will supervise crew activities, inspect tracks, and coordinate with other departments to secure access, while upholding safety policies and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class B CDL and clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 1 year of experience supervising railroad track restoration; 2+ years in track maintenance.
• Knowledge of track standards and procedures.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate track crew activities during maintenance and repair operations.
• Inspect rails to identify defects and assess structural integrity.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed to maintain a safe workplace.
• Monitor progress of projects to meet timeframes and quality standards.
• Assist scheduling of maintenance and coordinate with departments for track access.
• Perform physically demanding outdoor labor and respond to 24/7 emergencies.
• Report progress and conditions to Roadmaster and leadership.
• Maintain clear communication across channels per safety guidelines.

Skills

Track maintenance supervision

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

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:

Join our dynamic Engineering team as a Section Foreman, where you'll lead a crew in maintaining and enhancing the safety and reliability of our railway tracks. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee routine and complex maintenance, including the installation of rails, ties, switches, ballast, and other track materials using various tools and equipment. This position requires flexibility to work non-traditional shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in all weather conditions to support our 24/7 operations. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supervise and coordinate track crew activities during track maintenance and repair operations, ensuring efficient task delegation and workflow
• Conduct regular inspection of rail tracks to promptly identify defects and assess structural integrity, minimizing potential hazards
• Uphold company and federal safety regulations to maintain a safe workplace and proactively avoid accidents
• Monitor progress of assigned construction and maintenance projects, ensuring completion within established timeframes and quality standards
• Support the scheduling of maintenance activities and coordinate with other departments to secure track access and time
• Perform and oversee physically demanding outdoor labor in all weather conditions, maintaining flexibility for 24/7 emergency callouts with rapid (within one-hour) response, including weekends and holidays
• Report to Roadmaster regarding work progress, track conditions, and any incidents that occur
• Maintain ongoing communication with leadership and crew members across multiple channels, while diligently following all operational and safety guidelines

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Class B CommercialDriver's License (CDL)
• Minimum of 1 year experience overseeing railroad track restoration2+ years performing basic and advanced track maintenance, primarily in main terminal areas
• Proficient at understanding and applying applicable track standards and procedural circulars
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, perform tasks involving grasping, turning and pulling
• Consistently adhere to safety policies and procedures, properly utilizing all required personal protective equipment

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
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

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).