Manager Signals & Communications

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC; University City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited seeks a Manager of Signals and Communications based in Meridian, MS. You will lead a team ensuring reliable S&C systems, conduct tests, inspect installations, and gather data for affidavits.

The role emphasizes safety, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic field setting. Preferred candidates hold an AS in Electronics or a BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of railroad signaling experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of railroad signaling experience in maintenance and testing.
• Associates of Applied Science in Electronics and/or a BS in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Proven track record in planning, prioritizing and executing plans in a safe environment.
• Proficient knowledge of S&C equipment, signal principles, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Good computer skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SAP.
• Interpersonal skills, in both verbal and written interactions.
• Ability to support on-call operations (24x7).

Responsibilities

• Directs safety leadership and cultivates continuous improvement in workplace safety.
• Analyzes reported wrong-side signal failures to lower recurrence risk.
• Ensures S&C systems meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Approves entry into service of new or modified S&C systems (e.g., crossings).
• Maintains records of S&C equipment, installations and testing/revisions.
• Coordinates with maintenance and construction to maximize productivity.
• Coaches junior S&C employees on technical aspects of their job.
• Distributes S&C alerts and updates with field actions.
• Utilizes the collective bargaining agreement for effective work management.

Skills

Railroad signaling

Safety leadership

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

On-call availability

Education

AS in Electronics

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

Computer-Aided Manufacturing

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:

Are you a forward-thinking problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, field-driven settings? We're seeking a Manager of Signals and Communications based in Meridian, MS to oversee and guide a team dedicated to ensuring the reliable functionality of Signals and Communications (S&C) systems and classification yard control networks to optimize train and equipment movement. This role involves conducting electrical and mechanical testing on S&C equipment, inspecting and commissioning new installations or upgrades to existing systems, and gathering data needed for affidavit submissions.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Directs safety leadership and cultivates continuous improvement in workplace safety
• Participates in analysis of reported wrong side signal failures to permit proper actions to lower possibility of recurrence
• Assuresthat the safety of S&C systems meets acceptable standards
• Approves the entry into service of new or modified S&C systems (e.g. crossings)
• Maintains comprehensive, up-to-date records of S&C equipment, installations and the testing and revisions performed on them
• Coordinates activities to coincide with those of the maintenance and construction work force to maximize the overall productivity and efficiency
• Coaches junior S&C employees on technical aspects of their job as required
• Distributes S&C Alerts and updates with field action taken
• Fully use the collective bargaining agreement for effective work management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or generalequivalency
• 5+ years of railroad signaling experience in maintenance and testing
• Valid drivers license
• Associates of Applied Science in Electronics and/or a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Proven track record in planning, prioritizing and executing plans in a safe environment
• Proficient knowledge of S&C equipment, signal principles, standards and regulatory requirements
• Good computer skills (Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SAP)
• Interpersonal skills, in both verbal and written interactions
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support on-call operations (24x7 availability)

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 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
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
• 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).