What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Foreman position at CPKC?
Posting Start Date: 10/28/25
Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting 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.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Engineering Foreman is responsible for carefully examining track structures and roadbeds to identify any issues that could compromise train safety or cause delays. This role ensures all maintenance work meets company standards and complies with relevant regulations. When problematic or unsafe conditions are found, the Engineering Foreman coordinates and oversees the required maintenance and repairs to promptly address deficiencies and keep rail operations running smoothly.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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 or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
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).
Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting 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.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Engineering Foreman is responsible for carefully examining track structures and roadbeds to identify any issues that could compromise train safety or cause delays. This role ensures all maintenance work meets company standards and complies with relevant regulations. When problematic or unsafe conditions are found, the Engineering Foreman coordinates and oversees the required maintenance and repairs to promptly address deficiencies and keep rail operations running smoothly.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Oversee adherence to regulatory requirements within the designated geographic area to maintain safe and compliant infrastructure
- Carry out scheduled track inspections, keep thorough records, and ensure corrective measures are tracked and completed
- Establish daily priorities and objectives for work crews, and advise the Roadmaster on work plans
- Verify that all maintenance work within the territory complies with the latest standards and regulatory requirements
- Assess and confirm that track conditions permit authorized train speeds, or enforce appropriate safety protections as needed
- Direct and supervise the replacement of specific track components as necessary.
- Ensure the work environment remains safe and productive for all staff
- Organize work schedules and allocate resources efficiently to achieve timely project completion
- Apply effective performance management and interpersonal communication to provide prompt feedback, guidance, and constructive discipline that enhances team performance
- Lead engineering operations in response to significant derailments and natural disaster events
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid driver’s license required; Class A commercial driver’s license is preferred
- A minimum of one year of relevant experience in track construction, restoration, and FRA 213 compliance is required
- Operate and work in proximity to loud, heavy machinery, and perform tasks that require bending, lifting, walking, standing, and sitting in confined spaces for long durations, as well as utilizing hand and power tools
- Comply with all safety guidelines and ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment as needed for the job
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
- Employee share purchase p[lan
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Part-time studies program
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 or regulated drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.
Background Investigation
- Criminal history check
- Education verification
- Driver’s license verification and driving history
- Social Security Number verification
- Department of Transportation Background Check 40.25 Form
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: 105102
- Department: Engineering
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Union
- Location: Monroe, Louisiana
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 50-60%
- # of Positions: 1
- Compensation Rate: $41.41 per hour
- Job Available to: Internal & External
Salary : $41