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Job Summary
The Sr Transportation Engineer is responsible for working within the Network Operations Network Planning team. The incumbent provides transportation engineering technical analyses and broad support to the Transportation and Operations function related to line and terminal projects and programs. Additional tasks include developing conceptual plans and operating rationale to improve efficiency of track facilities through applications of various computer tools, statistical, and economic analysis.
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Main Responsibilities
Network Transportation Planning
• • Undertake broad engineering planning and analytical analysis assignments involving technical aspects of line and terminal operations.
• • Organize and perform capacity studies of railroad facilities.
Capital Planning
• • Develop conceptual infrastructure plans, detailed layout designs, train schedules, and operating rational for improved track facilities and train services.
• • Provide input for capital budget and business case development related to line and terminal improvements and various Transportation capital projects.
Operational Analysis
• • Support and initiate technical analyses of operating problems within Transportation to recommend solutions.
• • Share responsibility with other team members as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), system support and liaison in capacity planning and general transportation engineering areas.
Working Conditions
• The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines. Some overtime work may be necessary.
Requirements
Engineering
• • Minimum 2 years of experience performing engineering analysis, modeling, or Engineer in Training (EIT).
• • Experience in Operations.
Education/Certification/Designation
• • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Transportation, Operational Research or equivalent.
• • Professional Engineering Designation (P. Eng) or eligible to be registered.
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset.
Competencies
• • Identifies risk and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• • Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively.
• • Inspires others with impactful communication and adapts to the audience.
• • Collaborates with others.
• • Solves problems using analytical thinking.
• • Makes informed and timely decisions to get things done.
• • Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self and holds self and others. accountable to meet performance expectations.
• • Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapting.
Technical Skills/Knowledge
• • Knowledge of MS Office tools
• • Programming languages such as Python, C++, Java.
• • Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and reporting tools, such as Tableau.
• • Knowledge of field operations and understanding of CN's operations, rules, regulations, and physical plant.
*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset.
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.