Intern, Bridges and Structures

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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Bridges and Structures position in Edmonton, AB from May – Aug 2025.

The Intern, Bridges and Structures (B&S) is responsible for providing support to the Senior Manager, Bridges and Structures. The role is accountable for coordination and support of B&S projects as well as compiling and creating presentation materials on inventory and conditions. Assessment of data and potential report formats for safety initiatives are an area of focus. Additionally, the position may assist Managers in coordinating and administering the B&S Maintenance objectives, including performing preliminary designs and assessments, drawing preparation, estimating, project tracking and documentation, as well as reporting.

• Assist in compiling estimates for long-term upgrades and capital needs for purposes of reporting and presentation to other teams within CN
• Assist with coordination of B&S projects including drawing assembly and distribution through execution reporting
• Assist the design and rating functions
• Suggest and review possible development of tools to facilitate safety reporting and assessment information management
• Assist with administration of the Strategic Bridge Initiative, including cost estimates, project documentation, field assessment and reporting
• Perform site visits of proposed and under construction projects

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, and SharePoint)
• Must be able to travel
• Knowledge of basic programming*

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (minimum 3 years completed) with a Major in Structures
• Civil Engineering courses such as Statics, Structural Analysis, Structural Material, and Engineering Drafting

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

About CN  

CN is a world-class transportation
leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting
Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a
19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing
to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to
programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At
CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers,
providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.  

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 from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in 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 reach out to our team at [email protected].

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