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This is a position at Grade 9. Job Summary The Senior Officer, Design and Construction or Engineer, Design and Construction is responsible for providing project management, technical support, plan review, and field oversight for construction capital and maintenance projects for customers. The position handles new construction projects and collaborates with internal departments such as Engineering, Transportation, Environmental and Law, as well as external agencies and government authorities. The incumbent acts as a technical advisor to new railroad builds, customer sidings, and track geometry in accordance with engineering practices and approved railway standards, specifications, and procedures in alignment with CN’s operating plan.
Main Responsibilities Project Management Handle various tracks, siding, and grade separation projects, including new and modified designs to ensure project completion within budget
Review and approve track design components, as well as ensure that stakeholders have buy-in
Ensure that track geometry conforms to CN’s standards
Inspect projects upon completion with Engineering to ensure compliance with specifications
Project Coordination Review and respond to submittals and correspondence from internal and external stakeholders to protect CN’s interests when local, municipal, provincial, and federal projects affect the organization’s property
Collaborate with teams to implement changes
Act as a resource and provide guidance on actions and responses
Maintain relationships, public and private, to ensure CN’s property and facilities are safeguarded, and safe conditions are in place




Cost Estimation Provide accurate project cost estimates, including civil, track, signal, and associated upgrades, as well as cost estimate review assistance for CN’s projects, internal and external
Audits, Inspections, and Safety Assessment Complete crossing audits, inspections, and safety assessments in the field to ensure compliance with regulations
Implement corrective actions successfully
Conduct various site surveys
Working Conditions The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions and may be in unfamiliar locations. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences such as washouts and derailments and work varying shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays to cover operations. The incumbent must be able to work adjacent to loud power equipment, near construction sites with exposure to dust and railroad materials such as ballast and treated cross ties. The role requires occasional travel (up to 20%) within the assigned territory.
Requirements Experience Construction
Minimum 5 years of experience in construction
Minimum 5 years of project management experience*
*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Valid Driver’s License
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Designation*
*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset.
Competencies Collaborates with others and shares information
Identified needs and solves problems to create value for all stakeholders
Develops self and others
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Applies critical thinking
Communicates with impact
Technical Skills/Knowledge Fluently bilingual,



both written and verbal (English, French)
Knowledge of AutoCAD design and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Project budget and finance management skills
Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Transition Minimized Differential Signalling (TMDS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and Track Inspection System (TIS)*
Knowledge of Civil and Geotechnical engineering*
*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's saf est, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact CN recruitment.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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📌 Senior Officer, Design and Construction or Engineer, Design and Construction (Quebec City)
🏢 Canadian National Railway
📍 Quebec City