CN is hiring: Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design- EN in Homewood

Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design (EN)

Hiring Salary Range : $85,500.00 - 120,000.00 This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.

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Job Summary

The Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design is responsible for signal design and is in charge of modifying existing or designing new signal circuits for railway Centralized Traffic Control (CTC). The role is accountable for all aspects of safe and effective design of circuits, hardware and software for highway crossing and wayside signalling projects with a focus specifically on the crossing infrastructure design, estimating and material logistics. The role also understands and applies all government standards and regulations per published documents to meet location‑specific requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as the primary engineer for signal design projects, controlling project budgets, schedules and quality.
• Serve as the principal design checker for in‑house and contractor circuit design.
• Develop overall design concepts and monitor progress of signal design contractors.
• Coordinate with wiring vendors and manage work‑order requests for Signals and Communication (S&C) projects.
• Work with S&C material coordinators to ensure approved work orders are converted to purchase orders and all other supporting crossing material is processed and ordered as required.
• Provide field and technical support to install and maintain crossing warning systems within the railway.
• Serve as a technical resource for other department personnel in the area of signal design for installation and construction functions within the railway.

Working Conditions

The role has standard office working conditions with a regular Monday‑to‑Friday schedule and intermittent overtime. It is partially performed outdoors in various weather conditions and requires being available on‑call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. The incumbent must meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The role requires minimal travel (10%).

Requirements

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in designing or testing signal circuits for CTC, interlocking and highway‑railway grade crossing warning system locations as well as estimating signal design projects.
• Experience scheduling and reviewing projects to ensure compliance with government regulations, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) and CN’s S&C standards.
• Programming logic controllers using Boolean or Ladder logic.
• Proficiency with CAD and Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition, Microsoft Project.

Education/Certification/Designation

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronic, Systems Engineering or Engineering Technology.

Competencies

• Communicates with impact.
• Applies critical thinking.
• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs.
• Demonstrates agility and drives change.
• Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action.
• Identifies potential safety and security risks.
• Collaborates with others and shares information.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) or Transport Canada (TC) standards, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of AREMA railway standards and recommendations.

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products and finished goods across North America every year, linking Canada's coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000‑mile rail network. CN is dedicated to building the safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, reflecting the communities in which it operates.

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

To apply or if you require an accommodation, contact cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

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