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Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design- FR
CN, Homewood, Illinois, United States, 60430
Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design – FR
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Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design – FR
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Hiring Salary Range:
$85,500 – $120,000. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible for an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), pension, benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of keeping the economy on track. We provide paid training and long‑term career opportunities, recognize hard workers, and foster a safety‑focused culture where everyone works together as ONE TEAM. The work matters and we welcome those who want to make a difference.
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 oversees all aspects of safe and effective design of circuits, hardware and software for highway crossing and wayside signalling projects, focusing on crossing infrastructure design, estimating and material logistics. The officer applies all government standards and regulations to meet location‑specific requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Primary engineer for signal design projects, handling project budgets, schedules, and quality.
Principal design checker for in‑house and contractor circuit design.
Develop overall design concepts for projects and monitor progress of signal design contractors.
Coordinate with wiring vendors for 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 (POs) and that all other supporting crossing material is processed and ordered as required.
Field and Technical Support
Provide field and technical support for installing and maintaining crossing warning systems within the railway.
Act as a technical resource for other department personnel in signal design installation and construction functions.
Working Conditions The role is primarily office‑based with a regular Monday‑to‑Friday schedule and intermittent overtime. It also involves partial outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires on‑call availability 24/7 for critical incidents. The incumbent must meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and manage travel (minimal, 10%) within the assigned territory.
Requirements Experience
3 to 5 years of experience designing or testing signal circuits for CTC, interlocking, and highway‑railway grade crossing warning systems.
Experience estimating signal design projects and reviewing projects to meet government regulations, AREMA, and CN’s S&C standards.
Programming logic controllers using Boolean or Ladder logic.
Proficiency in CAD, Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition, and 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.
Identifies potential safety and security risks.
Collaborates with others and shares information.
Technical Skills / Knowledge
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
Knowledge of 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 throughout North America each year. CN’s 20,000‑mile rail network connects Canada’s eastern and western coasts with the U.S. South. CN is dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive, and sustainable railroad, reflecting the communities in which we operate.
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.
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please contact our team at
cnrecruitment@cn.ca .
Please monitor your email regularly; communication to applicants is done via email.
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Senior Officer, Signals and Communication Design – FR
role at
CN .
Hiring Salary Range:
$85,500 – $120,000. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible for an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), pension, benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of keeping the economy on track. We provide paid training and long‑term career opportunities, recognize hard workers, and foster a safety‑focused culture where everyone works together as ONE TEAM. The work matters and we welcome those who want to make a difference.
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 oversees all aspects of safe and effective design of circuits, hardware and software for highway crossing and wayside signalling projects, focusing on crossing infrastructure design, estimating and material logistics. The officer applies all government standards and regulations to meet location‑specific requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Primary engineer for signal design projects, handling project budgets, schedules, and quality.
Principal design checker for in‑house and contractor circuit design.
Develop overall design concepts for projects and monitor progress of signal design contractors.
Coordinate with wiring vendors for 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 (POs) and that all other supporting crossing material is processed and ordered as required.
Field and Technical Support
Provide field and technical support for installing and maintaining crossing warning systems within the railway.
Act as a technical resource for other department personnel in signal design installation and construction functions.
Working Conditions The role is primarily office‑based with a regular Monday‑to‑Friday schedule and intermittent overtime. It also involves partial outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires on‑call availability 24/7 for critical incidents. The incumbent must meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and manage travel (minimal, 10%) within the assigned territory.
Requirements Experience
3 to 5 years of experience designing or testing signal circuits for CTC, interlocking, and highway‑railway grade crossing warning systems.
Experience estimating signal design projects and reviewing projects to meet government regulations, AREMA, and CN’s S&C standards.
Programming logic controllers using Boolean or Ladder logic.
Proficiency in CAD, Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition, and 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.
Identifies potential safety and security risks.
Collaborates with others and shares information.
Technical Skills / Knowledge
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
Knowledge of 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 throughout North America each year. CN’s 20,000‑mile rail network connects Canada’s eastern and western coasts with the U.S. South. CN is dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive, and sustainable railroad, reflecting the communities in which we operate.
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.
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please contact our team at
cnrecruitment@cn.ca .
Please monitor your email regularly; communication to applicants is done via email.
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