Rail Track Design Engineer - AutoCAD Specialist

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension plans

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is seeking a Civil/Mechanical Engineer to develop trackwork designs and plans, including special trackwork, to support maintenance and capital projects. You will produce drawings, verify submissions, and collaborate with suppliers to meet quality standards.

Qualifications include a Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree, 2–4 years of railway design experience, and strong AutoCAD skills. Travel to field locations may be required in this safety‑critical role.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Two to four years of technical design or drafting experience, preferably in railway/trackwork environments.
• AutoCAD experience is required; 3D design and modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support development, design, and drafting of standard and special trackwork plans using AutoCAD.
• Contribute to design improvements for track components and materials.
• Review and verify trackwork plans and approvals from external manufacturers.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Document control/management

Travel readiness

Engineering problem-solving

Hands-on work

Regulatory awareness

Education

Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree/diploma

Engineering Technology degree/diploma

Metallurgy or Engineering Design (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design and modeling

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City is seeking a Civil/Mechanical Engineer to develop trackwork designs and plans, including special trackwork, to support maintenance and capital projects. You will produce drawings, verify submissions, and collaborate with suppliers to meet quality standards.

Qualifications include a Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree, 2–4 years of railway design experience, and strong AutoCAD skills. Travel to field locations may be required in this safety‑critical role.