Intern, Bridge Inspection

CN1 day ago

Edmonton, AB

Junior

internship

full_time

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

We welcome students aboard to join our team and play a valuable role in the engine that keeps the North American economy on track. Expect an exciting environment where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and be recognized for your unique ideas and contributions. Work on pivotal projects with experienced collaborators who will encourage you to share your perspectives, and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving

Intern, Bridge Inspection

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

Job Summary

The Intern, Bridge Inspection is responsible for providing field and office support to the Bridge Supervisor and Quality Engineer. The role is accountable for assisting with field bridge inspections and mass-data metric studies involving inspection and bridge inventory data.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist with joint field inspections throughout the Region with Bridge Inspectors
• Assist with Engineering office work conducting mass-data studies using Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) and Microsoft Suite Excel

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel and Access) and SharePoint
• Ability to undertake multiple travel assignments involving 5- or 8-day duration

Education

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

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Rail Transportation

5001-10,000

CN is a North American transportation and logistics leader focused on supply chain innovation and collaboration. We offer integrated shipping solutions, including rail, intermodal, trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution.

We are an engaged corporate citizen, committed to the safety of our employees, customers and the public. CN is invested in building shareholder value and stronger communities, focused on environmental stewardship and developing an exceptional environment in the workplace.

CN has the expertise, the network reach and the capacity to move your goods to a global marketplace in a safe, timely and cost effective manner.

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