Engineer in Training
- Moose Jaw, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience (co-op experience considered)
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Posting Start Date: 9/17/26
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:
Are you a recent Civil Engineering graduate looking to kick-start your career in a hands-on, fast-paced environment? CPKC is looking for an Engineer in Training to join our team and help shape the future of railway infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to obtain an Professional Engineer license (P. Eng) eligible, passionate about transportation systems, and eager to grow through mentorship and real-world project experience.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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 drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
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).
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:
Are you a recent Civil Engineering graduate looking to kick-start your career in a hands-on, fast-paced environment? CPKC is looking for an Engineer in Training to join our team and help shape the future of railway infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to obtain an Professional Engineer license (P. Eng) eligible, passionate about transportation systems, and eager to grow through mentorship and real-world project experience.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Manage the execution of assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget
- Supervise and coordinate with engineering consultants
- Prepare cost estimates, technical reports, memos, and external correspondence
- Coordinate with internal departments, external stakeholders, and customers
- Provide on-site construction management and ensure compliance with safety standards
- Support Business Development with third-party customer projects
- Perform on-site safety audits and efficiency assessments, while engaging with union personnel to ensure alignment with safety protocols and project goals
- Field travel as needed to project sites to familiarize yourself with the territory
- Participate in on-call rotation to support 24/7 operations
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Civil (Mechanical or Industrial backgrounds will be considered)
- Must be Professional Engineer (P. Eng) eligible
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience (co-op experience considered)
- Valid driver's license
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase plan
- Performance incentive plan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
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 drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
- Criminal history check
- Education verification
- Professional references
- Driver’s license verification and driving history
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).
- Req ID: 106506
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 40-50%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 5
- Job Available to: Internal & External
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Engineer in Training will manage railway infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while coordinating with consultants and stakeholders. They are also responsible for conducting on-site safety audits, preparing technical reports, and supporting business development initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and be eligible for a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) license. A minimum of 1-3 years of experience and a valid driver's license are required for this safety-sensitive role.
Skills
- Civil engineering
- Project management
- Construction management
- Safety compliance
- Cost estimation
- Technical reporting
- Stakeholder coordination
- Railway infrastructure
- Safety auditing
- Efficiency assessment
- Transportation systems
Benefits
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension
- Retirement plans
- Employee share purchase plan
- Performance incentive plan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Construction
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Railway
- Infrastructure
- P. Eng
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Safety Audits
- Cost Estimates
- Technical Reports
- Transportation
- Business Development
- Safety Protocols
- Engineering Consultants
- Field Travel
- Union Personnel
- Medical Testing
- Drug Testing
- Background Investigation