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Senior Specialist Engineer Design & Construction-CA

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for providing project management, technical support, plan review, and field oversight for construction capital and maintenance projects for customers. The position handles new construction projects and collaborates with internal departments such as Engineering, Transportation, and Law, as well as external agencies and government authorities. The incumbent acts as a technical advisor to new railroad builds, customer sidings, and track geometry in accordance with engineering practices and approved railway standards, specifications, and procedures in alignment with CN's operating plan. The role surveys sites and composes, adjusts, and reviews designs using AutoCAD software. Additionally, the position supports the training and development of Field Technicians.

Main Responsibilities

Project Management

Handle various tracks, siding, and grade separation projects, including new and modified designs to ensure project completion within budget
Review and approve track design components, as well as ensure that stakeholders have buy-in
Ensure that track geometry conforms to CN's standards
Inspect projects upon completion with Engineering to ensure compliance with specifications

Project Coordination

Review and respond to submittals and correspondence from internal and external stakeholders to protect the company's interests when local, municipal, provincial, and federal projects affect the organization's property
Collaborate with teams to implement changes
Act as a resource and provide guidance on actions and responses
Maintain relationships, public and private, to ensure CN property and facilities are safeguarded and safe conditions are in place

Cost Estimation

Provide accurate project cost estimates, including civil, track, signal, and associated upgrades, as well as cost estimate review assistance for CN's projects, internal and external

Audits, Inspections, and Safety Assessments

Complete crossing audits, inspections, and safety assessments in the field to ensure compliance with regulations
Implement corrective actions successfully
Conduct various site surveys

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions and may be in unfamiliar locations. The role requires being available on call to respond to critical incidences such as washouts and derailments, and work varying shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays to cover operations that run 24/7. The incumbent must be able to work adjacent to loud power equipment, near construction sites with exposure to dust and railroad materials such as ballast and treated cross ties. The role requires occasional overnight travel (up to 10%) and field work (20%), within Eastern Canada.

Experience

Construction

Minimum 5 years of experience in construction
Minimum 5 years of project management experience*
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)

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 (P.Eng)*,
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
Vision and strategic thinking
Impactful and inclusive leadership
Performance and value delivery
Empowerment and talent development
Strategic communication and influence
Managerial courage and decisiveness
Compliance
Conflict management
Support
Planning
Stakeholder management

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of AutoCAD design and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Project budget and finance management skills
Knowledge of Civil and Geotechnical engineering*
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*
Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Transition Minimized Differential Signalling (TMDS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and Track Inspection System (TIS)*
Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

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Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate railway construction, track, siding, and grade-separation projects, including design reviews, cost estimates, stakeholder communications, and compliance with railway standards. Conduct site surveys, inspections, crossing audits, and safety assessments, and provide technical guidance and support to field technicians.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of construction experience, a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering and a P.Eng. designation are assets. Candidates should have AutoCAD and Microsoft Office knowledge, project budget and finance skills, and may qualify through an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills

Project Management
Construction Management
Railway Track Design
AutoCAD
Track Geometry
Project Cost Estimation
Budget Management
Stakeholder Management
Project Coordination
Site Surveys
Plan Review
Field Inspections
Safety Assessments
Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Microsoft Office

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Keywords

Project Management
Construction
Rail Transportation
Railway Track Design
Track Geometry
Sidings
Grade Separation
AutoCAD
Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Project Cost Estimation
Project Budget Management
Plan Review
Site Surveys
Field Inspections
Crossing Audits
Safety Assessments
Railway Standards
Stakeholder Management
Project Coordination
Microsoft Office
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
SAP
GIS
Track Inspection System
Transportation
P.Eng.
Field Technician Training

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