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.

About the role

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 facilitate action plans based on detailed inspection results with the Railroad Bridge Engineer. This position comes with a company vehicle and paid traveling expenses. Headquarters may be in Chicago, IL, Kansas City, MO, Davenport, IA, or St. Paul, MN.

Responsibilities

• Complete bridge inspections in accordance with FRA Bridge Safety standards and CPKC Bridge Safety Management Plan Policy
• Audit bridge maintenance/renewal work for compliance with CPKC Structures Red Book
• Make recommendations to territory Manager Bridge Maintenance regarding the inspection and maintenance of bridges
• Complete inspections of railroad bridges, overhead highway structures, culverts, retaining walls, and turntables
• Direct assignment, use, and operation of Bridge Inspection Vehicle
• Establish/manage relationships with Engineering counterparts on their geographic territory
• Request and acquire all necessary track authorities to conduct on-track bridge inspections

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Bachelor’s 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 protection
• US passport (or able to acquire one) to travel cross-border to Canada and Mexico
• Valid driver’s license (with no restrictions)

Benefits

• 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

Pre-employment requirements

• Medical and drug testing (this is a safety-sensitive position; 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 investigation (criminal history check, education verification, professional references, driver’s license verification and driving history, Social Security Number verification)

Travel requirement: 60-70%. This is a full-time, non-union position.