Rail Geotechnical Engineer: Field Lead & Emergency Expert

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Fitness subsidy

Education support

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Lead in Kansas City, MO to oversee planning, inspection, and execution of complex geotechnical projects for railway infrastructure. You will act as a technical expert ensuring safety standards and regulatory compliance while supporting strategic goals.

The role requires coordinating field inspections, leading tunnel and slope assessments, and managing stabilization contracts, with up to 50% travel across U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum E.I.T designation; ability to obtain Professional designation with experience.
• Valid driver's license and passport; able to travel across U.S./Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, inspection, design and execution of geotechnical projects for railway infrastructure.
• Provide real-time emergency response and geohazard solutions to restore operations.
• Travel up to 50% across the CPKC network to oversee geotechnical activities and responses.
• Coordinate field inspections and tunnel/rock slope assessments; manage soil and rock stabilization contracts.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Self-starter

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

E.I.T designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Lead in Kansas City, MO to oversee planning, inspection, and execution of complex geotechnical projects for railway infrastructure. You will act as a technical expert ensuring safety standards and regulatory compliance while supporting strategic goals.

The role requires coordinating field inspections, leading tunnel and slope assessments, and managing stabilization contracts, with up to 50% travel across U.S. and Canada.