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Intern, Public Works Officer

This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026.

Job Summary

The public works intern will support CN’s efforts to promote railway safety and coordination where our right of way intersects with the public and assist with utility and construction permit reviews. You’ll work with internal teams and public agencies to track projects, respond to safety concerns, support regulatory compliance, and help ensure plans submitted meet CN standards and requirements. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in civil engineering, transportation infrastructure, public safety, and project coordination.

Major Responsibilities

Assist in reviewing utility drawings and permit applications
Assist in coordination of grade crossing improvement and utility projects in collaboration with local, provincial, and federal agencies as well as private companies.
Assist in preparing documents, track project progress, and support agreement development.
Assist in maintaining records of safety notices for public and private road crossings.
Support safety audits and follow up on inspection notices from transportation authorities to ensure compliance and timely resolution.
Support communication with municipalities, transportation agencies, and internal teams.
Maintain spreadsheets and databases related to crossing inventory, inspections, and project status.

Requirements

Proficient in data and project management
Strong organization and communication skills
Ability to review engineering memos and drawings*
Working knowledge of programs such as Geographic Information System (GIS), Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and Automatic Computer Aided Design (AutoCad)*
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and SharePoint

Education

Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Transportation Engineering/Planning, Construction Management, Business Administration with focus on Project Management, Urban Planning.

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

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.

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