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Location:
Homewood
- IL, Memphis
- TN, Stevens Point
- WI Business Unit: Operations Highest Level Division: Engineering Posting Start Date: 10/21/26 Posting End Date: 10/16/2026 Hiring Salary Range: $104500
- 137000 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, Railroad Retirement Perks (RRB) and other perks. At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers. Join us today and get your career moving Job Summary The incumbent is responsible for leading and supervising a team of engineers, consultants, contractors, and project managers as they lead both internal and external construction projects from initial concept to completion. The role will coordinate within CN to ensure that project objectives are met and requirements for construction are clear. External coordination with stakeholders and regulatory agencies is also required. Main Responsibilities Project Management
- Coordinate internal and external capital expenditure projects
- Handle projects with both internal and external stakeholders




- Coordinate and handle capacity upgrade and other projects for internal functions
- Contribute, present, and receive approval for the costing and estimates of projects
- Handle internal stakeholders to ensure that projects meet requirements by using appropriate resources
- Work with external stakeholders and other railroads to review and comment on designs and complete construction projects
- Collaborate with and support the Manager, Public Works during negotiations with local municipalities regarding project elements
- Collaborate with and support internal engineering projects and designs Project Tracking
- Ensure that projects are completed within established timelines as defined with internal stakeholders and within budget
- Collaborate with the Track, Bridges and Structures, Flagging, and Signals and Communication teams to ensure that projects are meeting the established milestones
- Handle the external stakeholders such as customers, government agencies, regions, and municipalities during the construction projects Assistance and Technical Support
- Collaborate with other functions on construction projects within CN
- Provide internal assistance and guidance to support completion of construction projects with other internal functions
- Aid on general design principles and engineering drawings, and ensure that specifications are accurate
- Provide technical support and coaching to Operations on track geometry,



track layout or any concern raised by the track team
- Review and comment on plans and drawings Operational Issues
- Resolve internal issues and provide visibility to upper management
- Respond to emergencies such as operational issues, service disruptions (including derailments, washouts, as well as other natural disasters), and provide command centre support during emergencies as needed
- Perform strike duty in the event of a strike by unionized CN employees Working Conditions The role is performed in a combination of office and field environments with a regular work week from Monday to Friday. The incumbent is required to walk on uneven ground, climb up steep embankments, and walk long distances. 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 regular travel (up to 50%) within the territory with potential to be away for periods of time depending on the projects being delivered. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents and working long hours and weekends occasionally to complete projects. Experience Design and Construction
- Between 7 to 15 years of experience in construction
- Experience in managing and mentoring junior staff
- Experience with electrified (overhead catenary) railways
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- Experience in combined traffic railroad corridor design and construction
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- Railway experience (Passenger and Freight)
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- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered *Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory) Education/Certification/Designation
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