What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Engineer ***Signing Bonus May Apply position at Canadian Pacific Kansas City?
Join CPKC, North America's first transnational railroad connecting the 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.
***Signing Bonus May Apply to Qualified New Hires***
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Geotechnical Engineering leads the planning, inspection, design, and execution of complex geotechnical projects to address and resolve issues impacting railway infrastructure. Serving as a key technical expert, the manager ensures all field operations adhere to stringent safety standards and regulatory requirements while supporting CPKC's strategic goals. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, leverages advanced engineering practices, and provides guidance to optimize project delivery and maintain the reliability and safety of railway operations.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Deliver real-time, system-wide emergency response and support for geohazard incidents-including slope/roadbed failures, debris flow/washouts-by providing engineered, practical solutions to promptly restore operations
- Travel up to 50% across the CPKC network in Canada and the U.S. to oversee critical geotechnical activities and responses
- Plan, coordinate, manage, and actively participate in routine follow-up field inspections, as well as annual system-wide rock slope assessments
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of comprehensive system-wide tunnel inspections
- Manage contracts related to soil stabilization and rock slope stabilization, serving as the principal CPKC technical expert for these projects
- Contribute to the development of both single-year and multi-year budget proposals for geohazard management, covering risks such as soil/rock slope, tunnel, and debris hazards
- Perform inspections to collect information and verify contractual requirements for Capital or Special Maintenance Authority (SMA) projects
- Act as CPKC's internal geotechnical expert to complete reviews and provide advice to internal stakeholders
- Provide on-call support and emergency response to support 24/7 operations
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering
- Minimum E.I.T designation; ability to obtain Professional designation with experience
- Valid driver's license
- Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S./CAN without restrictions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver engaging presentations
- Self-starter, motivated, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks effectively
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
- Passport verification
- Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
- Social Security Number verification
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 provide, 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: 106555
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 50-60%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 4
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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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)”.