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Manager Hydrogen Locomotive

CPKC
Calgary, CAN
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago
Hydrogen locomotive design and integrationMechanical engineering systemsElectrical engineering systemsSoftware engineeringHuman factors engineeringProject management

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Position purpose

Lead the end-to-end technical design and integration of hydrogen-powered locomotives.

Oversee mechanical, electrical, software, and human factors engineering to meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards.

Position accountabilities

  • Lead and improve mechanical, electrical, and software design of hydrogen locomotives; ensure designs meet safety, regulatory, and engineering standards.
  • Oversee system integration and operational reliability; review and approve engineering deliverables.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor engineering staff; drive project execution and hold teams and suppliers accountable to timelines.
  • Manage product roadmaps and communicate progress to executive stakeholders; support field troubleshooting of complex issues.
  • Promote continuous improvement in designs, processes, and maintenance practices; use data analytics and AI to improve performance.
  • Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance; protect innovations through patents and intellectual property strategies.
  • Support capital planning and budgeting for hydrogen technology initiatives and foster a high-performance engineering culture.

Position requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Five years managing transportation-sector vehicle development programs from prototype through production.
  • Strong project management skills, including scheduling, planning, and execution; able to execute independently with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to build a positive, respectful, high-performance team environment and solve issues in operational environments.
  • Locomotive Engineer and/or Conductor certification is an asset; hands-on mechanical and electrical systems experience is preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license, valid passport, and ability to travel to the U.S.

Benefits

  • Flexible and competitive benefits package, company pension and/or retirement plans, employee share purchase plan, performance incentive plan, and annual fitness subsidy.
  • Part-time studies program.

Pre-employment and role details

Safety-sensitive position requiring a successful pre-employment medical assessment, including physical, vision, and hearing assessments, and a negative company drug test; post-hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background investigation includes criminal history, education, professional references, driver’s license and driving history, and passport verification.

Management employees may be required to obtain or maintain conductor or locomotive engineer certification or qualification.

Full-time, non-union position in Calgary, Alberta; travel is listed as 20–30%. The position location may change based on organizational requirements.

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