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 Manager for Hydrogen Locomotives leads the end-to-end technical design and integration of hydrogen-powered locomotives. This role oversees mechanical, electrical, software, and human factors engineering, ensuring designs meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead and improve mechanical, electrical, and software design of hydrogen locomotives
Ensure all designs meet safety, regulatory, and engineering standards
Oversee system integration and ensure reliable performance in operations
Review and approve engineering deliverables from team members
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineering staff
Drive project execution, holding teams and suppliers accountable to timelines
Manage product roadmaps and communicate progress to executive stakeholders
Support field troubleshooting for complex technical issues
Promote continuous improvement of designs, processes, and maintenance practices
Leverage data analytics and AI to enhance engineering and operational performance
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements




Protect innovations through patents and intellectual property strategies
Support capital planning and budgeting for hydrogen technology initiatives
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or related field
5 years’ experience managing vehicle development programs from prototype through production within the transportation sector
Strong background in project management, including scheduling, planning, and execution
Ability to execute projects independently with minimal oversight
Proven ability to build and maintain a positive, respectful, high-performance team environment
Experience working in operational environments, identifying issues and driving solutions
Locomotive Engineer and/or Conductor certification is an asset
Hands‑on experience in mechanical and electrical systems preferred
Valid driver’s license if required
Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S.
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER Adaptable and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Performance incentive 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 drug test is required. Post-hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
Driver’s license verification and driving history
Passport verification
BEcoming A Railroader As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Management Conductor Program Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
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 provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Department: Strategic Planning & Corporate Services

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📌 Manager Hydrogen Locomotive (Alberta)
🏢 Canadian Pacific Railway
📍 Alberta