Engineer, Bridge Rating- EN - #452545

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Job Summary

The Engineer, Bridge Rating is responsible for establishing and documenting the loadcarrying capacity of bridges across the CN network in accordance with the Company and the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) guidelines. The position is considered as a proficient Engineer technical role and requires self-sufficient competencies in structural engineering principles and mastery of Company policies, as well as Bridges & Structures (B&S) management procedures.

Main Responsibilities

Structures Assessment

• Analyze and rate various bridge spans on the CN network in accordance with CN and AREMA guidelines
• Ensure documentation of load-carrying capacities of bridges across the CN Network are kept up-to-date on a regular basis
• Ensure requested assessments involve thorough review of the most current drawings and inspection reports
• Establish appropriate restrictions based on sound establishment of safe load-carrying capacity of the structure
• Consult the Senior Assessment Engineer with assessment findings and provide recommendations
• Provide Assessment Reports with recommendations for bridge maintenance, strengthening or replacement requirements, and outline consequences for inaction
• Ensure accurate record keeping of all recommendations
  
  

Dimensional Load Clearance

• Review heavy axle load (HAL) clearance requests
• Ensure all routings for the HAL clearance are accurately identified
• Establish appropriate restrictions for all steel and concrete bridges for each HAL request
• Ensure HAL requests are forwarded in a timely manner to appropriate Regional Managers for further clearance over timber bridges
• Conduct HAL audits to ensure compliance of HAL clearance with approved restriction
  
  

Safety

• Verify and ensure compliance of work or actions completed with assessment recommendations
• Conduct in field and/or documentary audits of bridge inspection reports
• Participate in construction safety audits
  
  

Training and Development

• Participate in field visits to familiarize with CN Network and Bridges & Structures plant inventory in conjunction with field inspection, safety blitz, construction work blocks, or reconnaissance trips
• Assist with delivery of Bridge Inspection Workshop
• Participate and provide support in Bridge Testing
• Assist in development of Junior Rating Engineer
• Ensure all Company required trainings are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure proper adherence to requirements for maintaining licensure as a Professional Engineer
  
  

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and manage stress. The role requires occasional travel (5%) within the region and occasional work outside the normal working hours.

Experience

Requirements

Structural Engineering Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Junior Engineer in Bridge Assessment, or
• Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant bridge Engineering with a railway company or engineering consulting firm and involvement in Engineering evaluations, or
• Minimum 5 years of experience in general bridge Engineering
  
  

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering*
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering*
• Civil Engineering Degree Specialization in Structural Engineering*
• Professional Engineer Licence (PE in the US / P.Eng in Canada)
• Certified in appropriate Railway Operating Rules US/Canada (USOR/CROR)
• Designation as a Railroad Bridge Engineer *Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset Competencies
• Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example
• Address risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment
• Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders
• Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self and others accountable to meet performance expectations
• Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
• Continuously innovates to create value, without compromising on safety and quality
• Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
• Knows and stays current with bridge and structural engineering trends to elevate expertise and work
• Ability to analyze inspection reports and identifies actions and solutions to address concerns
• Ability to present all technical and engineering training modules comprising the Bridge Inspection Workshop
  
  

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of technical and engineering aspects of Railroad Bridges properties, behaviours, deficiencies and inspection procedures
• Knowledge of Bridge Structural Engineering
• Technical report writing skills
• General computer and software utilization skills
• Knowledge of Fall Protection
  
  

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. 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. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

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