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Job Summary
The Junior Engineer, Bridge Rating is responsible for assisting with establishing and documenting the load-carrying 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 an entry-level Engineer professional role in which one develops thorough competency of structural engineering principles and mastery of Company policies and Bridges & Structures (B&S) management procedures.
Main Responsibilities
Structures Assessment
- Provide assistance with analyses and ratings of 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 is up-to-date on a regular basis
- Perform thorough review of the most current drawings and inspection reports
- Consult with the Engineer Bridge Rating and/or Senior Bridge Assessment Engineer to establish appropriate restrictions
- Prepare 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
- Consult with Engineer Bridge Rating and/or Senior Bridge Assessment Engineer to establish appropriate restrictions
- 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 restrictions
Safety
- Verify and ensure compliance of work or actions completed with assessment recommendations
- Participate in the 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
- Participate and provide support in Bridge Testing
- Ensure all CN required trainings are completed in a timely manner
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.
Requirements
Experience
Relevant Work Experience
- Student internship in Engineering*
- Experience in general bridge Engineering with a railway company or Engineering consulting firm*
- Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering*
- Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering*
- Civil Engineering Degree Specialization in Structural Engineering*
- Ability to be certified in appropriate Railway Operating Rules US/Canada (USOR/CROR)
- Registered as an Engineer In Training (EIT) for a Professional Engineer License
- 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 my example
- 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
- Knows and stays current with bridge and structural engineering trends to elevate expertise and work
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Develops the ability to present limited technical and engineering training modules
- Basic knowledge of technical and engineering aspects of Railroad Bridges: properties, behaviours, deficiencies and inspections procedures
- Knowledge of general Structural Engineering
- Technical report writing skills
- General computer and software utilization skills
- Knowledge of Fall Protection
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