Manager Hydrogen Locomotive

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CPKC is hiring a Manager for Hydrogen Locomotives in Calgary to lead end-to-end design and integration of hydrogen-powered locomotives, spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and human factors engineering while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and performance. You will drive system integration, review engineering deliverables, mentor engineers, manage roadmaps and budgets, and apply data analytics and AI to lift reliability. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in electrical engineering with 5+ years leading vehicle development programs in transportation and strong project management; independent work style is essential, and locomotive engineer or conductor certification is a plus. Prepare for safety-sensitive pre-employment medical and drug testing, 20-30% travel, and a potential Management Conductor pathway. Highlight cross-disciplinary leadership and a data-driven mindset in your application.

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:

The Manager for Hydrogen Locomotives leads the end-to-end technical design and integration of hydrogen-powered locomotives. This role oversees mechanical, electrical, software, and human factors engineering, ensuring designs meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead and improve mechanical, electrical, and software design of hydrogen locomotives
• Ensure all designs meet safety, regulatory, and engineering standards
• Oversee system integration and ensure reliable performance in operations
• Review and approve engineering deliverables from team members
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineering staff
• Drive project execution, holding teams and suppliers accountable to timelines
• Manage product roadmaps and communicate progress to executive stakeholders
• Support field troubleshooting for complex technical issues
• Promote continuous improvement of designs, processes, and maintenance practices
• Leverage data analytics and AI to enhance engineering and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Protect innovations through patents and intellectual property strategies
• Support capital planning and budgeting for hydrogen technology initiatives
• Foster a high-performance, results-driven engineering culture

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or related field
• 5 years' experience managing vehicle development programs from prototype through production within the transportation sector
• Strong background in project management, including scheduling, planning, and execution
• Ability to execute projects independently with minimal oversight
• Proven ability to build and maintain a positive, respectful, high-performance team environment
• Experience working in operational environments, identifying issues and driving solutions
• Locomotive Engineer and/or Conductor certification an asset 
• Hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical systems preferred 
• Valid driver’s license if required
• Valid passport with ability to travel to U.S.

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 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
• Passport 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 provided, 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: 106154
• Department: Strategic Planning & Corporate Services
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 20-30%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 3
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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