Signals & Communications Manager — Rail Safety & Ops Leader

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC; University City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Pension/retirement plans

Employee share purchase plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Job summary

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited seeks a Manager of Signals and Communications based in Meridian, MS. You will lead a team ensuring reliable S&C systems, conduct tests, inspect installations, and gather data for affidavits.

The role emphasizes safety, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic field setting. Preferred candidates hold an AS in Electronics or a BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of railroad signaling experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of railroad signaling experience in maintenance and testing.
• Associates of Applied Science in Electronics and/or a BS 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.
• Ability to support on-call operations (24x7).

Responsibilities

• Directs safety leadership and cultivates continuous improvement in workplace safety.
• Analyzes reported wrong-side signal failures to lower recurrence risk.
• Ensures S&C systems meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Approves entry into service of new or modified S&C systems (e.g., crossings).
• Maintains records of S&C equipment, installations and testing/revisions.
• Coordinates with maintenance and construction to maximize productivity.
• Coaches junior S&C employees on technical aspects of their job.
• Distributes S&C alerts and updates with field actions.
• Utilizes the collective bargaining agreement for effective work management.

Skills

Railroad signaling

Safety leadership

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

On-call availability

Education

AS in Electronics

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

Computer-Aided Manufacturing

Job description

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited seeks a Manager of Signals and Communications based in Meridian, MS. You will lead a team ensuring reliable S&C systems, conduct tests, inspect installations, and gather data for affidavits.

The role emphasizes safety, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic field setting. Preferred candidates hold an AS in Electronics or a BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of railroad signaling experience.