Senior Signals & Communications Manager

Canadian Pacific Kansas City; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) seeks a Manager of Signals and Communications in Meridian, MS to lead a team ensuring reliable S&C systems and yard control networks for optimized train movement. The role involves testing, commissioning installations, and gathering data for affidavits.

Requires 5+ years railroad signaling experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of S&C equipment, standards, and regulatory requirements. 70-80% travel; safety-focused and eligible for union guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of railroad signaling experience in maintenance and testing.
• Valid driver's 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 (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).

Responsibilities

• Directs safety leadership and cultivates continuous improvement in workplace safety.
• Analyzes reported wrong side signal failures to reduce recurrence risk.
• Ensures S&C system safety meets standards.
• Approves entry into service for new/modified S&C systems (e.g. crossings).
• Keeps records of S&C equipment, installations and testing/revisions.
• Coordinates activities with maintenance and construction teams for productivity.
• Coaches junior S&C employees on technical aspects.
• Distributes S&C Alerts and updates with field action.
• Fully uses the collective bargaining agreement for work management.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning & prioritization

On-call availability

Computer skills

S&C equipment knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Electronics

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) seeks a Manager of Signals and Communications in Meridian, MS to lead a team ensuring reliable S&C systems and yard control networks for optimized train movement. The role involves testing, commissioning installations, and gathering data for affidavits.

Requires 5+ years railroad signaling experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of S&C equipment, standards, and regulatory requirements. 70-80% travel; safety-focused and eligible for union guidelines.