Division Engineer

Position Overview

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.

Are you ready to lead, drive excellence, and inspire positive change? As Division Engineer, you will oversee the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliance and safety of critical railroad infrastructure—including tracks, bridges, and buildings—across a dynamic territory spanning from Kansas City, MO to Shreveport, LA and from Kansas City to East St. Louis, MO. In this pivotal role, you will manage a team of 5-6 Roadmasters, ensuring that engineering and maintenance standards are consistently met and exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and implements accurate job procedures to promote safe work practices
• Works with Purchasing to develop contracts for track repair and monitor budgets
• Responsible for administration of the safety action plan for the Track department
• Develops and completes annual safety plans
• Solicits quotes from equipment and material suppliers and collaborates with Purchasing to ensure the best price and availability
• Maintains a customer service focus and prioritizes to meet partner expectations
• Understands relevant business metrics and applies them to build teams of high-performing, engaged, and empowered operational leaders
• Identifies violations of rules/regulations and conducts one-on-one accountability conversations when expectations are not met
• Accounts for the investigation of train accidents on main tracks and sidings, including the timely filing of causes
• Ensures infrastructure damage costs are reported and compliant with regulations for all train accidents

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency; bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive railroad industry experience, with proven success in leading and managing complex, outcome-driven projects or programs (equivalent education and experience may be considered)
• 5+ years of managerial or supervisory experience
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Thorough understanding of railway track safety regulations and industry standards
• Experienced in interpreting and applying the Maintenance of Way Employees Division (MWED) collective bargaining agreement to daily operations
• Ability to provide emergency response support as part of an on-call rotation (typically every other week) to ensure 24/7 operational continuity

Benefits & Perks

• 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