Senior Specialist Engineer Bridge Design

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Senior Specialist Engineer Bridge Design Req Id: 1062 Job Location: Edmonton - AB Business Unit: Operations Highest Level Division: Engineering Posting Start Date: 10/9/26 Posting End Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 EDT French/English Bilingual Requirement: No

Hiring Salary Range

$88,000-115,000 This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.

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Job Summary The incumbent is responsible for creating designs and leading design projects assigned to consultants for bridges across CN's network in accordance with Company policies and American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) guidelines. The position is considered a Professional Engineer technical role and requires self-sufficient competencies in structural engineering principles and mastery of Company policies as well as Bridges and Structures (BandS) management procedures.

Main Responsibilities

Structures Design and Project Management

Prepare preliminary and detailed design of railway bridge structures in concrete, prestress concrete, steel, and timber

Work on projects that typically include steel plate girders, prestressed concrete, concrete box and steel pipe culverts as well as retaining walls

Perform railroad bridge analysis, design and detailing based on the AREMA Manual of Railway Engineering and CN Bridge Design Guidelines

Use CADD software, Microsoft Office Software, and structural analysis software to necessary to complete designs and design checks

Delineate appropriate steps in the bridge design and detailing process

Perform technical reviews of 3rd party initiatives impacting bridges and railway operations

Coordinate consultant design assignments and in-house bridge design activities to support project delivery

Resolve design-relate questions during construction and coordination technical responses with internal stakeholders and consultants

Develop costing information, schedules, and technical inputs for bridge design projects

Prepare and review of fabrication specifications, tender documents,



and design standards documentation

Provide engineering support and training to staff members and to field forces during construction

Track outsourced service contracts, reviews and processes outsourced services invoicing

Coordinate with CN departments to obtain approvals, work windows, and project inputs required to meet program objectives

Safety

Verify that engineering drawings, specifications, and related design activities align with safety requirements and applicable standards

Coordinate and conduct in field visits and document audits of bridge inspection and design-related reports

Participate construction safety reviews and follow-up on design-related corrective actions as required

Complete and maintain current certifications and training requirements related to Road Worker Safety, Fall Protection, Railway Operating Rules, and other Company safety programs

Respond to critical incidents and events as required

Training and Development

Participate in field visits to develop familiarity with the Network, site conditions, and bridge infrastructure inventory

Maintain working knowledge of Bridge Management Plan policies, bridge design standards, and internal practices

Continue developing technical, project coordination, and railway knowledge relevant to bridge design activities

Assist with reviews of AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering technical content development and revisions

Assist in development of Junior Design Engineer/Officers/ interns

Maintain Railroad Bridge Engineer designation

Ensure proper adherence to requirements for maintaining licensure as a Professional Engineer

Working Conditions The role has standard working conditions in an office setting with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires minimal travel (5%) and occasional work outside the normal working hours.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of general engineering experience with a railway company, or engineering consulting firm

Experience in structural engineering, preferably in bridge designs or rating

Working knowledge of North American structural design codes, preferably AREMA Manual of Railway Engineering

Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Education/Certification/Designation





Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with emphasis on civil/structural engineering

Hold professional engineering licensure

Valid Driver's Licence

Master's Degree in Engineering*

Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered

Any requirement marked with () will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

Competencies

We Care About Each Other

We Strive for Excellence

We Succeed Together

We Lead Responsibly

Compliance

High

Planning

Coordination

Depth of analysis

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of technical and engineering aspects of Railroad Bridges properties, behaviours, deficiencies and inspection procedures

Knowledge of Bridge Structural Engineering, Hydrology and Hydraulics, and Geotechnical Engineering

Technical report writing skills

General computer skills in MathCAD and Microsoft tools - Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Access and Project

Experience using AutoCAD and related CAD applications to support design, drafting, and project documentation activities

Proficiency with structural analysis software SAP2000, CSiBridge

Additional Information (If Any)

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 an 18,800-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 safest, 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.

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