Engineer Bridge Inspection

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 PolicyAudit bridge maintenance/renewal work for compliance with CPKC Structures Red BookMake recommendations to territory Manager Bridge Maintenance in regards the inspection and maintenance of bridgesComplete inspections of railroad bridges, overhead highway structures, culverts, retaining walls, and turntablesDirecting assignment, use, and operation of Bridge Inspection VehicleEstablish/manage relationships with their Engineering counterparts on their geographic territoryRequired to request and acquire all necessary track authorities to conduct on-track bridge inspectionsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or GED EquivalentBachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in structural, geotechnical or construction management (preferred)Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) licensing (preferred)Experience in railroad bridge inspection, maintenance or construction (preferred)Ability to inspect bridges at heights and wear fall protectionUS passport (or able to acquire one) to travel cross border to Canada and MexicoValid driver’s license (with no restrictions)WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:Flexible and competitive benefits packageCompetitive company pension and/or retirement plansEmployee share purchase planPerformance incentive planAnnual fitness subsidyPart-time studies programPRE-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.Background InvestigationCriminal history checkEducation verificationProfessional referencesDriver’s license verification and driving historySocial Security Number verificationBECOMING 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 ProgramBecoming 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: 106289Department: EngineeringJob Type: Full-TimePosition Type: Non-UnionLocation: Kansas City, MissouriCountry: United States% of Travel: 60-70%# of Positions: 1Job Grade: 4Job Available to: Internal & External#LI-ONSITE#LI-JM1