Senior Specialist Engineer Bridge Design

Job Summary The incumbent is responsible for creating designs and leading design projects assigned to consultants for bridges across CN's network in accordance with Company policies and American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) guidelines. The position is considered a Professional Engineer technical role and requires self-sufficient competencies in structural engineering principles and mastery of Company policies as well as Bridges and Structures (BandS) management procedures. Main Responsibilities Structures Design and Project Management Prepare preliminary and detailed design of railway bridge structures in concrete, prestress concrete, steel, and timberWork on projects that typically include steel plate girders, prestressed concrete, concrete box and steel pipe culverts as well as retaining wallsPerform railroad bridge analysis, design and detailing based on the AREMA Manual of Railway Engineering and CN Bridge Design GuidelinesUse CADD software, Microsoft Office Software, and structural analysis software to necessary to complete designs and design checksDelineate appropriate steps in the bridge design and detailing processPerform technical reviews of 3rd party initiatives impacting bridges and railway operationsCoordinate consultant design assignments and in-house bridge design activities to support project deliveryResolve design-relate questions during construction and coordination technical responses with internal stakeholders and consultantsDevelop costing information, schedules, and technical inputs for bridge design projectsPrepare and review of fabrication specifications, tender documents, and design standards documentationProvide engineering support and training to staff members and to field forces during constructionTrack outsourced service contracts, reviews and processes outsourced services invoicingCoordinate with CN departments to obtain approvals, work windows, and project inputs required to meet program objectives Safety Verify that engineering drawings, specifications, and related design activities align with safety requirements and applicable standardsCoordinate and conduct in field visits and document audits of bridge inspection and design-related reportsParticipate construction safety reviews and follow-up on design-related corrective actions as requiredComplete and maintain current certifications and training requirements related to Road Worker Safety, Fall Protection, Railway Operating Rules, and other Company safety programsRespond to critical incidents and events as required Training and Development Participate in field visits to develop familiarity with the Network, site conditions, and bridge infrastructure inventoryMaintain working knowledge of Bridge Management Plan policies, bridge design standards, and internal practicesContinue developing technical, project coordination, and railway knowledge relevant to bridge design activitiesAssist with reviews of AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering technical content development and revisionsAssist in development of Junior Design Engineer/Officers/ internsMaintain Railroad Bridge Engineer designationEnsure proper adherence to requirements for maintaining licensure as a Professional Engineer Working Conditions The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires minimal travel (5%) and occasional work outside the normal working hours. Experience Minimum 3 years of general engineering experience with a railway company, or engineering consulting firmExperience in structural engineering, preferably in bridge designs or ratingWorking knowledge of North American structural design codes, preferably AREMA Manual of Railway EngineeringCandidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered Education/Certification/Designation Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with emphasis on civil/structural engineeringHold professional engineering licensureValid Driver's LicenceMaster's Degree in Engineering*Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be consideredAny requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory). Competencies We Care About Each OtherWe Strive for ExcellenceWe Succeed TogetherWe Lead ResponsiblyComplianceHighPlanningCoordinationDepth of analysis Technical Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of technical and engineering aspects of Railroad Bridges properties, behaviours, deficiencies and inspection proceduresKnowledge of Bridge Structural Engineering, Hydrology and Hydraulics, and Geotechnical EngineeringTechnical report writing skillsGeneral computer skills in MathCAD and Microsoft tools - Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Access and ProjectExperience using AutoCAD and related CAD applications to support design, drafting, and project documentation activitiesProficiency with structural analysis software SAP2000, CSiBridge