Geotechnical Engineering Lead — Rail Infrastructure

CPKC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Leader to oversee planning, inspection, design, and execution of complex geotechnical projects across North America. You will ensure safety standards, regulatory compliance, and provide technical guidance to optimize project delivery while supporting rail operations.

You will travel up to 50% across the U.S. and Canada to supervise geotechnical activities, lead tunnel inspections, and manage soil/rock slope stabilization contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum E.I.T designation; ability to obtain Professional designation.
• Valid driver's license and passport for travel across US/Canada.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presentations.
• Self-starter, adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver real-time, system-wide emergency response for geohazard incidents with engineered solutions.
• Travel up to 50% across the U.S. and Canada to oversee geotechnical activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in routine field inspections and annual slope assessments.
• Lead planning and execution of system-wide tunnel inspections.
• Manage contracts for soil and rock slope stabilization as the technical expert.
• Contribute to annual and multi-year geohazard budget proposals.
• Perform inspections to verify contractual requirements for Capital/SMA projects.
• Provide internal geotechnical reviews and guidance to stakeholders.
• Offer on-call support for 24/7 operations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

EIT

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

CPKC is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Leader to oversee planning, inspection, design, and execution of complex geotechnical projects across North America. You will ensure safety standards, regulatory compliance, and provide technical guidance to optimize project delivery while supporting rail operations.

You will travel up to 50% across the U.S. and Canada to supervise geotechnical activities, lead tunnel inspections, and manage soil/rock slope stabilization contracts.