Specialist Engineering Planning

Posting Start Date: 8/26/26 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: As a key contributor to CPKC’s Engineering team, the Engineering Project Manager provides project support to field engineering managers through the planning, estimating, and coordination of track projects, and creating, monitoring and analyzing capital and maintenance track programs. The successful candidate will prepare requests for materials and contractor support, review and process invoices, complete monthly financial reports of accruals and budget forecasts, and provide project management reviews and guidance for engineering managers. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Manage SAP Project Systems data and project administration, including project structures, networks, material charge-outs, scope updates, purchase requisitions, purchase order adjustments, invoice processing, and vendor support Create purchase requisitions for procurement of materials and/or contractor support Coordinate project reconciliations to validate all labour, material and invoice charges, and close out projects Reviews and processes invoices according to per contract and project accuracy Prepare monthly financial reports, including project forecasts, accruals, budget tracking and cost variance analysis Manage engineering projects within budget constraints and policy Review capital project budgets with Engineering Managers monthly and support corrective actions as needed Comply with all related CPKC policies including Procurement, Finance and Accounting POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or general equivalency; post-secondary education is beneficial Valid driver’s license Minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering, construction, or the railroad industry, with hands-on experience managing project scope, budgets, deliverables, and schedules to drive successful project completion Understanding of Engineering Field Operations Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications Excel and SAP for data tracking, reporting and project support Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments 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: Drug Testing This position is subject to a negative company drug test. Background Investigation Criminal history check Education verification Professional references Driver’s license verification and driving history 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 provided, 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: 106413 Department: Engineering Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Calgary, Alberta Country: Canada % of Travel: 0-10% # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 4 Job Available to: Internal & External

The Engineering Project Manager provides project support through planning, estimating, and coordinating track projects while monitoring capital and maintenance programs. Key duties include managing SAP data, processing invoices, and preparing monthly financial reports and budget forecasts.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in engineering, construction, or the railroad industry. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, along with a valid driver's license, is required.

• 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

• Microsoft ExcelSouhaitée
• Gestion de projetSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Project Planning
• Budget Forecasting
• SAP Project Systems
• Financial Reporting
• Procurement
• Invoice Processing
• Cost Variance Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Coordination
• Contract Management
• Engineering Field Operations
• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Finance & Accounting

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

25 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level