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Specialist Signals and Communications - Hump Yard Systems

Canadian Pacific Kansas City
United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Aug 23, 2025

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:

We are looking for Specialist Signals and Communications (S&C), Hump Yard Systems to jon the team. The purpose of this role is to support and advance Train Yard Control (TYC) Systems within Hump Yard environments at CPKC. This position focuses on strengthening TYC capabilities by contributing technical expertise and ensuring that system solutions meet operational needs. The role plays a vital part in promoting the safe, efficient, and reliable function of TYC systems throughout the organization. Be part of our dedicated railroader team as we keep North America moving.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Contribute to the creation of standards, procedures, policies, and design for TYC software and hardware
  • Research, develop, and test innovative technologies to advance both current and future CPKC TYC systems
  • Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date records of S&C design, testing and revisions performed on them
  • Assist with analyzing reported wrong-side signal failures to identify solutions that reduce the likelihood of recurrence
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with all CPKC departments and external vendors
  • Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to CPKC staff to ensure safe and efficient use of TYC systems in the field
  • Monitor projects to ensure deadlines are met, budgets are adhered to, and field implementation requirements are satisfied
  • Facilitate coordination of activities alongside maintenance and construction teams to optimize overall productivity and efficiency

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency; BSEE, BS Computer Science/engineering is an preferred
  • Valid driver's license
  • At least five (5) years of railroad experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of C++ or embedded development of control software systems experience
  • Proficient knowledge of S&C equipment, signals principals, standards and regulatory requirements
  • Working knowledge of Virtual Machine technology, networks, LINUX, and IP data interchange
  • Interpersonal skills, in both verbal and written interactions
  • Ability to support on-call operations (24x7 availability)

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 or regulated 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
  • 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: 104956
  • Department: Engineering
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Position Type: Non-Union
  • Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Country: United States
  • % of Travel: 20-30%
  • # of Positions: 1
  • Job Grade: 4
  • Compensation Rate: $100,000 - $120,000
  • Job Available to: Internal & External

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