Railroad Bridge Engineer

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: In this position, you will assess service risks from bridge inspection results and observed field conditions. You will recommend investment priorities to address bridge conditions as observed during bridge inspection and bridge capacity/ratings within bridge multi-year plan. This position is headquartered out of Calgary, Alberta, or Toronto, Ontario. You will be required to travel 75% with company provided hotel accommodations and meals. As a strong front-line leader, you will cultivate a culture of safety, reliability, and excellence while ensuring smooth operations within the structures department and supporting the safe, efficient movement of the railway network. If you are looking for a meaningful challenge and the chance to make a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Ensure on-time completion of scheduled, periodic, underwater, and emergency railroad bridge and culvert inspections in accordance with CPKC requirements, FRA regulations, and Transport Canada safety guidelines Accompany Bridge Inspectors and Bridge Inspection Vehicle Operators during annual bridge inspections to ensure quality and compliance with applicable inspection standards Complete monthly safety testing and evaluations for CPKC and contractor employees Ensure field conditions identified during annual bridge inspections are addressed and prioritized through appropriate division-level action plans, including periodic inspections and basic bridge component maintenance Balance risk and cost for bridge work based on asset condition, lifecycle, and operational priorities Create and maintain multi-year plans for bridge and culvert construction, including validation of inspection results related to potential capital investment Make recommendations regarding bridge inspection, maintenance, construction priorities, dimensional clearance, capacity reviews, and timetable restrictions Train and qualify new bridge inspectors in accordance with applicable CPKC Red Book Requirements and the CPKC Bridge Management Program Audit bridge inspections and bridge construction work for compliance with CPKC Red Book Requirements and applicable regulatory standards Coordinate, update, and maintain bridge and culvert asset databases, and direct the assignment, use, and operation of Bridge Inspection Vehicles POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required, with…