Sr Engineer-Track Standards - 90413827 - Philadelphia
Job Summary
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 resources 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 6 years of prior relevant experience required.
- 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
- Understanding of both passenger and freight railroad operating environments preferred.
Skills
- 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 MW1000, RWP, AMT II, and any other applicable Amtrak and FRA rules and regulations.
- 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.
Pay
The target salary for this role is $122,000. 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.
Schedule
Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days. Travel up to 25%, nationwide. Valid driver's license required.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Health Savings Account
- Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
- Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with Employer Match
- Railroad Retirement Benefits
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Student Loan Assistance
- Tuition and Education Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
- Fertility and Family Building Benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
- Paid Family Leave
- Life Insurance
- Rail Pass Privileges
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-cost Personal Health Advocate
- No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions