Officer, Design and Construction

Canadian National Railway Company; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Employee share investment program (ESi

Pension

Job summary

Canadian National Railway Company is seeking an Officer, Design and Construction to coordinate and support capital expenditure projects across multiple stakeholders, ensuring schedules and budgets are met. The role focuses on capacity, business development, and adjacent development with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, are EITs, and fluent in English and French.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineering in Training (EIT)
• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to complete construction projects and ensure designs meet specifications.
• Support managers and engineers across D&C, Public Works, and track projects.
• Ensure projects stay within time and budget and address emergencies.
• Review drawings and documents for accuracy and compliance with construction principles.
• Assist in overseeing rebuilds and maintaining civil structures.

Job description

Hiring Salary Range : $ 70000,00 - 92000,00

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, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Officer, Design and Construction (D&C) is responsible for coordinating and supporting internal and external capital expenditure projects, including capacity, business development, Metrolinx, and adjacent development .

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including municipalities, utilities, and government agencies to complete construction projects, which entails turning a level crossing into a grade separation
• Cooperate with and support the Manager D&C as well as Manager Public Works, Chief Engineer – Track and Production along with Business Development staff
• Ensure that projects are completed within established time and budget
• Subscribe to the general design principles, review engineering drawings and documents, and ensure that specifications are accurate
• Respond to emergencies, which include operational issues, derailments, and washouts
• Support D&C in overseeing rebuilding and maintain the integrity of the Company’s civil structures

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions and may be in unfamiliar locations with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences such as washouts and derailments and work varying shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays to cover operations. The incumbent must be able to work adjacent to loud power equipment, near construction sites with exposure to dust and railroad materials such as ballast and treated cross ties. The role requires occasional travel (up to 20%) within the assigned territory.

Requirements

Experience

• Between 1 to 3 years of experience in track survey and construction, track and bridge design, as well as construction specification writing and estimating*
• oRailway experience*
• *Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineering in Training (EIT)
• Applies critical thinking
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Develops self and others
• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Communicates with impact
• Solves problems to create value
• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Considers ESG principles in all operations
• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*
• *Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of construction law
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

This position is posted as a grade 10.

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 a 20,000-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 [e-mail] .

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