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Job Summary

The Track Designer is responsible for creating track designs, developing new track alignments, redesigning yard layouts, and reviewing track designs prepared by consultants and third parties. The role supports internal customers including Design and Construction (D&C), Public Works, Engineering Track and Zone, Business Development, Marketing and Transportation. Furthermore, the incumbent is required to work with external customers including CN customers and governmental agencies.

Main Responsibilities

· Create track designs using Computer-Aided Design Software (AutoCAD)

· Use Google Maps and other programs to review existing track layouts in order to determine options available for track additions, modifications, and expansions

· Update existing drawings, plans, and schematics as needed in AutoCAD

· Conduct site inspections to collect field data for new track layouts

· Review proposed track designs to ensure conformance with CN standards

· Assist in developing track designs

· Review and comment on track designs provided by internal and external customers

· Develop track design alternatives including shoo-fly’s to accommodate temporary track alignments, track outages, and other emergent conditions

· Review proposed design changes and shop drawings

· Review plans to ensure clearance requirements are met

Working Conditions

The role is primarily performed in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday however, the incumbent is required to meet on-site to review projects in the field. As such, the incumbent is required to work in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The position is occasionally required to work on varying shifts to cover operations that run 24/7, including weekends and holidays. The role is required to be available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. The incumbent is required to walk on uneven ground, climb up steep embankments, and walk long distances. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires regular travel (up to 25%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.) with the potential to be away for periods of time depending on the projects being delivered

Requirements

Experience

Track Design

· Minimum 4 years of experience in railroad track design

o Experience with surveying and establishing control points

o Experience withAutoCAD and drafting

o Demonstrated experience with oversight of budgets and schedules

Education/Certification/Designation

· High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

· Valid Driver’s License

· Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering*

· Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.)*

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

Competencies

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Sets direction and inspires others

· Communicates with impact

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Delegates and empowers others to create accountability

· Leads by example for the safety and security of all

· Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Comprehensive knowledge of construction and maintenance, operating rules, engineering standards and operation measures

· Solid computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

About CN

CN isa world-classtransportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities itserves,CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the onlyrailroadconnecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a19,500 milerail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety,sustainabilityand our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.