Job Description
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.
Structures Design and Project Management
Safety
Training and Development
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment 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.
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
Senior Specialist Engineer Bridge Design
Req Id:
889
Job Location:
Homewood - IL
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: $ 88000 - 115000
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 Benefits (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.
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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 environment 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. 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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