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Job Summary

The Engineer Bridge Design 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 (B&S) management procedures.

Main Responsibilities Structures Design and Project Management 

       Coordinate consultant design assignments

       Design railway bridges

       Prepare preliminary and detailed designs of highway and railway bridge structures in concrete, steel, and timber

       Provide costing information and resolve queries during bridge construction

       Prepare detailed cost estimates and project schedules for proposed railway projects so as to minimize costs and disruptions to railway operations

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

       Prepare fabrication specifications and tender documents

       Manage and track-outsourced service contracts, reviews and processes outsourced services invoicing

Safety 

       Verify and ensure compliance of work or actions prescribed in engineering drawings and specifications 

       Conduct in field and documentary audits of bridge inspection reports

       Participate in construction safety audits

Training and Development 

       Participate in field visits to familiarize with CN Network and Bridges and Structures plant inventory in conjunction with field inspections, safety blitz, construction work blocks, or reconnaissance trips

       Assist with reviews of AREMA Manual of Practice development and revisions

       Assist in development of Junior Design Officers/ interns

       Ensure all Company required training is completed in a timely manner

       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 work week from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and manage stress. The role requires minimal travel (5%) with overnight stays within the region and occasional work outside the normal working hours. The role is partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The incumbent must be available to work occasionally on weekends and be available for on-call response to critical incidents.

Requirements Experience

Structural Engineering Experience

       Minimum 3 years of General Engineering experience including 2 years in bridge design with a railway company, or engineering consulting firm or research facility (post graduation)

o   Experience with AREMA guidelines for railway structures and other North American structural design codes

Education/Certification/Designation

       Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

       Professional Engineer Licence (PE in the US and P.Eng in Canada)*

       Valid Driver's Licence

       Master's Degree in Civil Engineering*

       Specialization in Structural Engineering*

       Professional Structural Engineer (SE) Licence in Illinois*

       Capability to be certified in appropriate Railway Operating Rules US or Canada (United States Operating Rules (USOR) or Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR))

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

       Leads by example for the safety and security of all

       Considers ESG principles in all operations

       Collaborates with others and shares information

       Delegates and empowers others to create accountability

       Applies critical thinking

       Innovates

       Sets direction and inspires others

       Communicates with impact

       Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

       Demonstrates agility and drives change

Technical Skills/Knowledge

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

       Knowledge of Bridge Structural Engineering, retaining structures, foundations

       Technical report writing skills

       General Microsoft computer skills in MathCad, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Access and Project*

       Proficiency with Auto Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) or Systems Applications and Products (SAP)

       Knowledge of Fall Protection*

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset