Ctc Traffic Control Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Hiring Salary Range : $ 87,800.00 - 109,700.00
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.
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Job Summary
The Engineer or Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design is responsible for Signal Design and is in charge of modifying existing or designing new signal circuits for railway Centralized Traffic Control (CTC). The role is accountable for all aspects of safe and effective design of circuits, hardware and software for highway crossing and wayside signalling projects with focus specifically on the crossing infrastructure design, estimating and material logistics. 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
• Coordinate with wiring vendors with work order requests for Signals and Communication (S&C) projects
• Work with the S&C material coordinators to ensure approved work orders are converted to Purchase Orders (POs) as well as all other supporting crossing material is being processed and ordered as required
Field and Technical Support
• Provide field and technical support to install and maintain crossing warning systems functions within the railway
• Act as a technical resource for other department personnel in the area of signal design 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. 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 (10%) within the assigned territory.
Requirements
Experience
• Between 3 to 5 years of experience in the following areas:
o Designing or testing signal circuits for CTC, interlocking and highway-railway grade cross warning system locations as well as estimating signal design projects
o Scheduling and reviewing projects to ensure they meet government regulations, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) and CN's S&C standards
o Programming logic controllers using Boolean or Ladder logic
o Computer aided drafting software (CAD) and Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition and Microsoft Project
Education/Certification/Designation
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronic, Systems Engineering or Engineering Technology
Competencies
• Communicates with impact
• Applies critical thinking
• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action
• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Collaborates with others and shares information
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
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 a 20,000-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.
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