Control Systems Engineer

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:

Help shape the future of rail technology as a Control Systems, Engineer supporting CPKC's pioneering hydrogen locomotive program. In this role, you will design, test, integrate, and improve advanced locomotive control systems and power electronics that support next-generation hydrogen locomotives. Combining engineering design with hands-on field testing and troubleshooting, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and industry-leading vendors to improve system performance, reliability, and innovation while advancing one of the rail industry's most exciting sustainability initiatives.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Design, test, troubleshoot, and continuously improve control systems and power electronics supporting CPKC's hydrogen locomotive platform


• Support the integration, commissioning, and validation of new locomotive technologies from prototype through operational deployment


• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, engineering documentation, and technical specifications to support locomotive performance and reliability


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to implement, evaluate, and optimize hydrogen locomotive systems and components


• Conduct field testing, root cause investigations, and failure analysis to identify opportunities for system improvements and enhanced operational performance


• Provide technical support for locomotive commissioning, troubleshooting, and in-service operations across the hydrogen locomotive fleet


• Identify and recommend innovative technologies, processes, and engineering solutions that advance the development of next-generation locomotive systems


• Adhere to CPKC's safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while supporting engineering and field activities

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related field


• Eligibility for (Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) registration with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)


• 1 year of experience with Programmable Logic Controller (Rockwell, PLC), electronics control system, engineering & design (Contactors, Breakers, Relays)


• Valid driver’s license


• Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S. without restrictions

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• 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 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


• Passport verification

BECOMING 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 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: 106656


• Department: Strategic Planning & Corporate Services


• Job Type: Full-Time


• Position Type: Non-Union


• Location: Calgary, Alberta


• Country: Canada


• % of Travel: 30-40%


• # of Positions: 1


• Job Grade: 5


• Job Available to: Internal & External

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