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Canadian Pacific Railway

$100 - $125/hr

... railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is ... The Engineer Bridge Inspection is responsible for completing scheduled, periodic, and emergency ...

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Railroad Bridge Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

Provide engineering support for the construction, inspection, and acceptance of railroad bridges ... OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification * Experience using construction management and ...

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$155K - $180K/yr

Perform occasional field inspections and construction support (travel expected Ideal Candidate ... railroad bridge design . * Proven ability to lead design teams and act as a technical lead on ...

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Railroad Bridge Engineer

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STV Incorporated

Bridge Engineer, Inspector

Chicago, IL · On-site

$104K - $119K/yr

Ensure all designs comply with AASHTO LRFD and AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering. * Inspection Team Leadership: Serve as the Team Leader for NBIS bridge safety inspections. Direct field operations ...

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Bridge Engineer, Inspector

Chicago, IL

$104K - $119K/yr

Ensure all designs comply with AASHTO LRFD and AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering. * Inspection Team Leadership: Serve as the Team Leader for NBIS bridge safety inspections. Direct field operations ...

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Engineer Bridge Inspection

Bensenville, IL • On-site

Canadian Pacific Railway
Rail Transportation • 10K+ employees
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$100 - $125/hr

Other

Medical, Vision, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Canadian Pacific rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

261st of 501 rated business services

Job description

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Engineer Bridge Inspection is responsible for completing scheduled, periodic, and emergency railroad bridge inspections and providing feedback based on observed field conditions. They provide training, qualification, and oversight for field maintenance employees; and facilitates action plans based on detailed inspection results with the Railroad Bridge Engineer. This position comes with a company vehicle and paid traveling expenses. You can be headquartered out of Bensenville, IL, Kansas City, MO, or St. Paul, MN.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Complete bridge inspections in accordance with FRA Bridge Safety standards and CPKC Bridge Safety Management Plan Policy
  • Audit bridge maintenance/renewal work for compliance with CPKC Structures Red Book
  • Make recommendations to territory Manager Bridge Maintenance in regards the inspection and maintenance of bridges
  • Complete inspections of railroad bridges, overhead highway structures, culverts, retaining walls, and turntables
  • Directing assignment, use, and operation of Bridge Inspection Vehicle
  • Establish/manage relationships with their Engineering counterparts on their geographic territory
  • Required to request and acquire all necessary track authorities to conduct on-track bridge inspections
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in structural, geotechnical or construction management (preferred)
  • Experience in railroad bridge inspection, maintenance or construction (preferred)
  • Ability to inspect bridges at heights and wear fall protection
  • US passport (or able to acquire one) to travel cross border to Canada and Mexico
  • Valid driver’s license (with no restrictions)
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
  • Flexible and competitive benefits package
  • Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Performance incentive plan
  • Annual fitness subsidy
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:Medical and Drug Testing

This is a safety sensitive position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

  • Criminal history check
  • Education verification
  • Professional references
  • Driver’s license verification and driving history
  • Social Security Number verification
BECOMING A RAILROADER:

As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Management Conductor Program

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CULTURE OF INCLUSION:

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

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