Signal Designer Jobs

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To produce and manage documentation for S&C signal system circuit designs, drawings and test plans ensuring compliance with all applicable operating rules, recommended design practices, design policies, design standards and regulatory requirements. Areas of responsibility include wayside signal systems, PTC, wayside detection systems, crossing warning systems, hump yard process control systems and AEI equipment and systems.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide technical expertise in the area of signal design during the commissioning of projects;
• Produce detailed Bill of Material lists to enable the procurement of all equipment required to implement all specific designs and ensures the material is ordered;
• Operate S&C CAD system to produce, review, and modify signal system designs;
• Manage and track documents and files checked in and out of the plan database OpenText.
• Ensure compliance with FRA and Transport Canada regulations.
• Produce Signal & Communication (S&C) signal system circuit designs, drawings and test plans ensuring compliance with all applicable operating rules, recommended design practices, design policies, design standards and regulatory requirements;

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Excel experience;
• Coordinating/influencing skills;
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Post Secondary diploma in Electronic Technology preferred;
• 1-5 year(s) of previous railway experience preferred;
• Problem solving/strong analytics skills;
• Interpersonal communication.
• CAD experience;

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Competitive company pension plan
• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Part-time Studies Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Employee Share Purchase Plan

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Driver’s License Verification
• Criminal history check
• Education verification

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 Colour (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: 101127
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• # of Positions: 1
• Department: Engineering
• Job Available to: Internal & External