Signal Electronic Technician

Cpkcr; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited is seeking a Signal Maintainer to install, maintain, test, inspect, and repair train control and grade crossing systems. The role requires troubleshooting electronic systems, supporting signal teams, and maintaining FRA-compliant documentation.

The position emphasizes outdoor work in varying weather, with licensing requirements such as the FCC GROL and a valid driver’s license. Training and opportunities for advancement are available.

Qualifications

• FCC GROL license or equivalent certification.
• Valid driver’s license required to operate a company vehicle.
• Ability to respond to emergent work outside of normal hours.
• Ability to occasionally work at various heights (ladders, masts, structures).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, inspect, and repair Train Control Systems, Grade Crossing Warning Systems, and related signal equipment per FRA requirements.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment and system failures with test tools.
• Perform software-related tasks including diagnostics and event log retrieval.
• Manage repair and return process for defective components with vendors.
• Complete FRA test and inspection reports accurately.
• Provide technical support to Signal Maintainers and signaling teams.

Skills

FCC GROL license

Driver’s license

Emergency response

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education

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:

The Signal and Communications (S&C) team supports this mission by installing, maintaining, testing, inspecting, and repairing Train Control Systems, Grade Crossing Warning Systems, and related signal equipment in compliance with FRA requirements. This role also involves troubleshooting electronic systems, supporting signal teams with technical issues, and maintaining accurate inspection documentation. To be placed in this role, candidates must be qualified Signal Maintainers and meet all required licensing and certification requirements.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Install, maintain, construct, test, inspect, and repair Train Control Systems, Grade Crossing Warning Systems, and related signal apparatus in compliance with Canadian Pacific and FRA regulatory requirements
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic equipment and system failures using meters, scopes, computers, and other test equipment
• Perform software-related tasks, including diagnostics, software burning, uploading/downloading, event log retrieval, and system troubleshooting
• Manage the repair and return process for defective circuit cards and components through equipment vendors
• Complete, manage, and maintain required FRA test and inspection reports and documentation accurately
• Provide technical support and guidance to Signal Maintainers, Signal Crews, Signal Testing, and other employees as needed
• Develop and apply knowledge of Grade Crossing Warning System equipment, including HXP’s, GCP’s, PMD’s, and Train Control Systems such as VHLC’s, VPI’s, Electro Logic’s, and Microlok’s
• Work primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions while interpreting, verifying, and correcting Signal & Communication circuit drawings and standards as needed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Post-secondary education preferred
• Valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent certification required, such as International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)
• Valid Driver’s License required to operate a company vehicle
• Ability to respond to emergent work outside of normal working hours
• Ability to occasionally work at various heights, including ladders, signal masts, and structures

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 or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver’s license verification and driving history
• Social Security Number verification
• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form

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 provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).