Division 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:

Are you ready to lead with purpose, drive operational excellence, and inspire positive change? As a Division Engineer, you will oversee the safety, maintenance, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliance of critical railroad infrastructure—including tracks, bridges, and buildings—across a dynamic Southeast territory spanning Corinth, MS; Monroe, LA; and New Orleans, LA. In this key leadership role, you will direct engineering and maintenance operations and lead a team of Roadmasters to ensure safety, compliance, and performance standards are consistently met and exceeded. This position may be headquartered in Vicksburg, Meridian, or Jackson, MS and offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on transportation safety, operational excellence and team development.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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 safety action plan for Track Department


• Develop and complete annual safety plans


• Solicits quotes from equipment and material suppliers and purchasing to ensure the best price and availability


• Customer service focus and prioritization to meet partner expectations


• Understands the relevant business metrics and apply them to develop a culture of operational efficiency that builds teams of high performing, engaged and empowered operational leaders


• Identifies when a rule/regulation policy has been violated and has one-on-one accountability conversations with the individual who has not met expectations


• Accountable for the investigation of train accidents in main track and sidings, including the timely filing of cause


• Ensure infrastructure damage costs are reported and consistent with regulations for all train accidents

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency


• Minimum of 10 years of progressive railroad industry experience, including proven success 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


• Provide emergency response support as part of an on-call rotation (typically every other week) to ensure 24/7 operational continuity

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 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


• Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form


• Social Security Number 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: 106127


• Department: Engineering


• Job Type: Full-Time


• Position Type: Non-Union


• Location: Pearl, Mississippi


• Country: United States


• % of Travel: 90-100%


• # of Positions: 1


• Job Grade: 2


• Job Available to: Internal & External

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