Service Designer - Toronto, ON, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Description

You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track.

We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference.

The Track Designer is responsible for creating track designs, developing new track alignments, redesigning yard layouts, and reviewing track designs prepared by consultants and third parties.

The role supports internal customers including Design and Construction (D&C), Public Works, Engineering Track and Zone, Business Development, Marketing and Transportation.

Create track designs using Computer-Aided Design Software (AutoCAD)

• Update existing drawings, plans, and schematics as needed in AutoCAD
• Conduct site inspections to collect field data for new track layouts
• Review proposed track designs to ensure conformance with CN standards
• Assist in developing track designs
• Review and comment on track designs provided by internal and external customers
• Develop track design alternatives including shoo-fly's to accommodate temporary track alignments, track outages, and other emergent conditions
• Review proposed design changes and shop drawings
• The role is primarily performed in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday however, the incumbent is required to meet on-site to review projects in the field. The position is occasionally required to work on varying shifts to cover operations that run 24/7, including weekends and holidays. The incumbent is required to walk on uneven ground, climb up steep embankments, and walk long distances. with the potential to be away for periods of time depending on the projects being delivered

Track Design

• Minimum 4 years of experience in railroad track design

o Experience with surveying and establishing control points
o Experience with AutoCAD and drafting
Valid Driver's License

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering
• Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Solid computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

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.

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through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.

CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants 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.