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CPKC · 6 days ago

Manager of Signals & Communications - Classification Yard

positionSt Paul, MN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$100K/yr - $110K/yr
date3+ years exp

CPKC is North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, and they are seeking a Manager of Signals and Communications to oversee a team ensuring the reliable functionality of S&C systems. The role involves conducting testing, inspecting installations, and maintaining records to optimize train and equipment movement.

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Responsibilities

Directs safety leadership and cultivates continuous improvement in workplace safety
Participates in analysis of reported wrong side signal failures to permit proper actions to lower possibility of recurrence
Assures that the safety of S&C systems meets acceptable standards
Approves the entry into service of new or modified S&C systems (e.g. crossings)
Maintains comprehensive, up-to-date records of S&C equipment, installations and the testing and revisions performed on them
Coordinates activities to coincide with those of the maintenance and construction work force to maximize the overall productivity and efficiency
Coaches junior S&C employees on technical aspects of their job as required
Distributes S&C Alerts and updates with field action taken
Fully use the collective bargaining agreement for effective work management

Qualification

Railroad experienceS&C equipment knowledgeElectrical EngineeringComputer skillsPlanningPrioritizingLeadership skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

High school diploma or general equivalency
3 + years of railroad experience
Proven track record in planning, prioritizing and executing plans in a safe environment
Proficient knowledge of S&C equipment, signal principles, standards and regulatory requirements
Good computer skills (Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Excel, Powerpoint, Word and SAP)
Interpersonal skills, in both verbal and written interactions
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to support on-call operations (24x7 availability)

Preferred

Associates of Applied Science in Electronics and/or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is a bonus

Benefits

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

Company

CPKC

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CPKC operates a single-line rail network connecting Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, providing logistics solutions.
dateFounded in 1881
location
Calgary, Alberta, CAN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.cpkcr.com/en

H1B Sponsorship

CPKC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (9)
2023 (6)
2022 (13)
2021 (3)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.45B
Key Investors
William Ackman
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.02B
2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2025-02-11Post Ipo Debt· $500M

Leadership Team

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Nadeem Velani
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

Mexico Daily Post
CPKC and Americold Open a New Era for Refrigerated Rail Transport in Mexico
2026-01-09
AP News
Trump administration wants to ensure Mexican crews operating trains in the US can speak English
2025-12-20
PR Newswire
CPKC's President and CEO Keith Creel; SVP, Accounting, Planning and Procurement Ian Gray to address the 2025 UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference
2025-11-19
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