Regional Chief, Engineering

Job Summary

The Regional Chief, Engineering - Southern Region is responsible for leading the Engineering Track team in CN's territory across the United States. The role is accountable for maintaining reliable and safe track infrastructure, efficiently and cost effectively, while maximizing network availability to support train velocity and the fluidity of network operations.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership

• Oversee safe and efficient daily operation of the territory

• Act conclusively and independently to identify and solve issues impacting CN's safety, service, and efficiency

• Communicate in a timely manner, issues addressed, consequences, and solutions implemented to senior management, with high technical accuracy

• Identify and address issues within their organization as well as the ones that cross organizational boundaries collaboratively with other senior leaders

Safety

• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety at CN through education of their workforce and implementing key concepts associated with Safety programs

• Set and ensure regional Safety vision is tailored to the Region based on the Engineering Safety Action Plan

• Reduce or eliminate track unit collisions and Main Track Authority Violations (MTAV)

• Ensure regional compliance with CN Standards, rules, and appropriate regulations

Budget Management

• Oversee the daily operation of the Region (e.g., Capital Expenses (CapEx) and Operational Expenses (OpEx))

• Adhere to the yearly operating and capital budgets for the Region

• Ensure accountability for budget variances

• Identify and implement cost efficiencies for the region

Technology, Automation, and Analytics

• Use data and analytics to monitor and take action on track conditions

• Ensure maintenance programs are carried out in priority order to improve the safety and reliability of the track structure

• Leverage innovation to achieve business objectives

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoors environments in various types of weather conditions. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to provide deliverables on tight deadlines, maintain leadership composure under stressful and chaotic conditions, make decisions when all facts are not known, and minimize the impact of organizational and personal stress management on the Engineering team. The role requires regular travel (60%) both within and off the territory.

Requirements

Experience

Relevant Work Experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience

o Experience in overseeing a vast territory (e.g., geographic and demographic)

o Experience leading a large railway maintenance team

o Experience in handling large capital and operating budgets successfully

o Experience communicating change as part of ongoing continuous improvement

o Experience with regulatory requirements related to railway operations, safety compliance, and track standards

o Exposure to other railway operating functions and various territories

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Any education for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

• Collaborates with others and shares information

• Applies critical thinking

• Demonstrates agility and drives change

• Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

• Identifies potential safety and security risks

• Leads by example for the safety and security of all

• Develops self and others

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of collective agreements and demonstrated bargaining skills

• Knowledge of engineering systems and new technology

• Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and other regulatory requirements

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and 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. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca .

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Homewood, IL

Job ID: CN-17209

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-07-09T18:53:21