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 a recent Civil Engineering graduate looking to kick-start your career in a hands-on, fast-paced environment? CPKC is looking for an Engineer in Training to join our team and help shape the future of railway infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is P.Eng eligible, passionate about transportation systems, and eager to grow through mentorship and real-world project experience.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Manage the execution of assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget
Supervise and coordinate with engineering consultants
Prepare cost estimates, technical reports, memos, and external correspondence
Coordinate with internal departments, external stakeholders, and customers
Provide on-site construction management and ensure compliance with safety standards
Support Business Development with third-party customer projects
Perform on-site safety audits and efficiency assessments, while engaging with union personnel to ensure alignment with safety protocols and project goals
Field travel as needed to project sites to familiarize yourself with the territory
Participate in on-call rotation to support 24/7 operations
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Civil (Mechanical or Industrial backgrounds will be considered)
Must be P.Eng eligible
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience (co-op experience considered)
Valid driver's license
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
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: 104774
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Union
Location: Sudbury, Ontario
Country: Canada
% of Travel: 40-50%
of Positions: 1
Job Grade: 5
Job Available to: Internal & External
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