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CN · 1 day ago

Intern, Design & Construction Officer- EN

Jackson, MS

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19.05/hr - $29.95/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

CN is a premium railroad committed to safety and service, and they are seeking an Intern for the Design and Construction department. The role involves assisting in the coordination of design and construction projects, reviewing engineering drawings, and collaborating with various teams to ensure project milestones are met.

Public TransportationRailroadTransportation

Responsibilities

Support the coordination of internal and external capital, special capital, and operating expenditure projects

Assist with oversight of construction activities in the field to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with CN standards

Audit active construction sites and validate that employees and contractors are observing safe and proper work practices

Document technical meetings held with consultants and contractors

Assist in the control of technical documentation for select projects

Contribute, present, and receive approval for the costing and estimates for projects

Collaborate with the internal Track, Bridges and Structures, Flagging, Signals and Communication, and all other internal teams to ensure that projects are meeting the established milestones

Assist in the review of drawings, technical memos, and specifications for there adherence to CN standards

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeEngineering drawings reviewProject managementGeographic Information System (GIS)AutoCADSAPBilingual EnglishBilingual FrenchOrganization skillsCommunication skills

Required

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint)

Proficient in data and project management

Strong organization and communication skills

Ability to travel for field inspections

Ability to review engineering memos and drawings

Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)

Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Valid Driver's License

Preferred

Knowledge of programs such as Geographic Information System (GIS), Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and Automatic Computer Aided Design (AutoCad)

Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset