Manager Engineering Public Works-US

CN; Homewood (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

ESIP (Employee Share Investment)

Pension

RRB benefits

Other perks

Job summary

CN in Homewood, IL is seeking a Manager Engineering Public Works-US to liaise with municipalities and road authorities, negotiate agreements, and lead crossing-related projects. The role handles regulatory matters, design reviews, and field inspections. Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years railroad experience, with hybrid work and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of railroad experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent*.
• Experience in negotiating and leading projects.
• Experience in track design and engineering planning and design review.
• Ability to liaise with municipalities and road authorities.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with road authorities and report crossings and safety concerns.
• Oversee public works agreements from draft to execution; coordinate design reviews.
• Coordinate and support CN Rail Representative activities and inspections.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and review permits for crossings.
• Facilitate meetings with Design & Construction Engineers and Utility Coordinators.
• Participate in weekly safety calls and respond to external inquiries.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Leadership

Meeting facilitation

Track design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Track Inspection System (TIS)

Job description

Manager Engineering Public Works-US

Req Id: 1238

Job Location: Homewood - IL

Business Unit: Operations

Highest Level Division: Engineering

Posting Start Date: 11/5/26

Posting End Date: 2026-11-12

French/English Bilingual Requirement: No

Hiring Salary Range:

$ 104500 - 137000

This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Job Summary

The Incumbent is responsible for liaising between municipalities, road authorities, industry, general applicants responding to applications and requests. The incumbent negotiates and prepares agreements for construction, maintenance, and identifies responsibilities for associated projects. The role acts as CN's representative with Road Authorities, attends general meetings, inspects, and responds to notices, including general concerns. Moreover, the position provides support and direction pertaining to regulatory matters internally. The incumbent establishes processes and monitoring tools to address compliance requirements for crossings.

Main Responsibilities

Railway Liaison

• Attend meetings and report new and existing crossings, grade separations, local safety concerns, anti-whistling, utility crossings, fencing, and industrial clients

• Oversee public works agreements from draft to execution stages, as well as design reviews and ensure appropriate levels of project coordination

CN Rail Representative

• Attend field inspections with government inspectors

• Attend Road Authority project work blocks

• Organize and assist local track forces in correcting crossing discrepancies

• Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Support the CN team by clarifying regulations and standard processes, address safety concerns and assist with public works components relating to engineering projects

• Facilitate meetings with Design and Construction (DandC) Engineers and Utility Coordinators and Public Works Officers

• Participate in weekly safety calls

• Support external queries regarding processes and regulations from road authorities, engineering firms, and CN rail property neighbours

• Perform crossing inspections in the field

• Follow up with Track Supervisors concerning any findings in the field

• Oversee utility crossing to review drawing submissions ensuring compliance to CN and regulatory standards, as well as issuance of permits

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires occasional travel (20%) within Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska.Requirements

Experience

• Experience in Project Management

• Experience in leading employees

• Experience in facilitating meetings and presentations

• Experience in negotiating

• Experience in track design

• Experience in engineering planning and design review

• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Education/Certification/Designation

• Minimum 5 years of railroad experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent*

• Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered

• Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other

• We Strive for Excellence

• We Succeed Together

• We Lead Responsibly

• Vision and strategic thinking

• Impactful and inclusive leadership

• Performance and value delivery

• Empowerment and talent development

• Strategic communication and influence

• Managerial courage and decisiveness

• Negotiation

• Influence

• Customer service

• Compliance

• Political acumen

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Knowledge of Systems Applications, and Products (SAP) and Track Inspection System (TIS)

Additional Information (If Any)

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].

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