Sr Engineer - 90238444 - Philadelphia

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Sr. Engineer Track Standards position is responsible for development of special trackwork design, Track Material Standards, Track Standard Plans and Engineering Practices.

Coordinates Special Trackwork design with their Engineering counterparts in Electric Traction, Signals and Communications and Structures.

Provides technical resource for the Division and Production Personnel in the maintenance and renewal of track infrastructure.

Performs Special Trackwork, State of Good Repair evaluations, to develop a condition based five- and ten-year replacement program.

Works closely with Material Control and Procurement to provide safety stock needs, updated standard plans and new material requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, modifies and updates Track standard plans, Engineering Practices and Track Materials standard plans.
• Reviews and approved vendor drawings of track materials and special trackwork.
• Evaluate, as the System Track Engineering representative, the condition of all trackwork components on a regular basis for problem areas. Evaluate conditions and define condition ratings. Act in the role of team leader when a team is required to conduct this evaluation or any other designated track-related evaluations.
• Develops replacement program for PSNY, WUT, interlockings and yards from condition evaluation data compiled during State of Good Repair evaluations.
• Provides Material Control and Procurement with updated material needs and new material requirements.
• Provide technical support to Division and Production forces.
• Develops and updates SAP descriptions.
• Manages third party inspection contracts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Engineer in Training Certificate
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineering License within 3 years.
• Experience in design, construction, and installation of Trackwork.
• Full proficient in using Bentley MicroStation for track design.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Qualified in the MW1000, RWP, AMT II, and any other applicable Amtrak and FRA rules and regulations.

MIMINUM KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 6-9 years of relevant experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, collaborative and relationship building skills with demonstrated experience both within and outside an organization.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously to identify, troubleshoot and develop solutions for project-specific challenges.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Understanding of both passenger and freight railroad operating environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Travel up to 25%, nationwide.
• Valid driver's license required

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $103,700-$134,460. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:164164

Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania; New Jersey

Work Arrangement:06-OnsiteClick here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.

Job Family/Function:Engineering

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR * 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. *1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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