Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for signaling system design, including the design and modification of signal circuits used in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory. The role is accountable for all aspects of safe and effective design of circuits, hardware and software for highway crossing and wayside signalling projects. Furthermore, the role understands and applies all government standards and regulations per published documents and to meet location-specific requirements.
Project Design and Estimating
Field and Technical Support
Provide field and technical support to install and maintain wayside and crossing warning systems within the railway
Act as a technical resource for other signal design department personnel, and as a signal design resource for installation and construction functions within the railway
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday with intermittent periods of overtime. The role is partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. 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 (10%) within the assigned territory.
Engineer or Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design
Req Id:
586
Job Location:
Montreal - QC
Business Unit:
Operations
Highest Level Division:
Engineering
Posting Start Date:
9/22/26
Posting End Date:
09/26/26 11:59 EDT
French/English Bilingual Requirement:
No
Hiring Salary Range: $ 89900 - 118000
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.
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.
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Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for signaling system design, including the design and modification of signal circuits used in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory. The role is accountable for all aspects of safe and effective design of circuits, hardware and software for highway crossing and wayside signalling projects. Furthermore, the role understands and applies all government standards and regulations per published documents and to meet location-specific requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Project Design and Estimating
- Perform the role of primary engineer for signal design projects, including handling and controlling project budgets, schedules, and quality
- Perform the role of principal design checker for in-house and contractor circuit design
- Develop overall design concepts for projects and monitor progress of signal design contractors (as applicable)
- Coordinate with wiring vendors with work order requests for Signals and Communication (SandC) projects
- Work with the SandC material coordinators to ensure approved work orders are converted to Purchase Orders (POs) as well as all other supporting material is being processed and ordered as required
Field and Technical Support
Provide field and technical support to install and maintain wayside and crossing warning systems within the railway
Act as a technical resource for other signal design department personnel, and as a signal design resource for installation and construction functions within the railway
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday with intermittent periods of overtime. The role is partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. 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 (10%) within the assigned territory.
Experience
- Between 1 to 2 years of experience in the following areas:
- Designing or testing signal circuits for CTC, interlocking and highway-railway grade cross warning system locations as well as estimating signal design projects
- Scheduling and reviewing projects to ensure they meet government regulations, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) and CN's SandC standards
- Programming logic controllers using Boolean or Ladder logic
- Computer aided drafting software (CAD): Bentley MicroStation series
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Education/Certification/Designation
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronic, Systems Engineering or Engineering Technology
- Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered.
Competencies
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Depth of analysis
- Process optimization
- Planning
- Compliance
- Synthesize
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
- Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) or Transport Canada (TC) standards, rules, and regulations
- Knowledge of AREMA railway standards and recommendations
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. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
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