Sr Field Electrical Engineer - 90069452 - Philadelphia

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public, and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

About the role

The Sr Field Electrical Engineer provides technical, logistical, and administrative support to the Electric Traction Assistant Division Engineer Mid-Atlantic Division North for the efficient and cost-effective management of construction, maintenance, and inspection of ET infrastructure. The individual will work in both the office and in the field in all types of weather conditions to support 24/7 operation. The Sr Field Electrical Engineer helps to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of electrical systems across the rail network.

Responsibilities

• Observe field activities to ensure conformance with safety protocols. Correct activities that do not conform and advise supervision when necessary. Report observations to upper management and assist in driving improvement in the overall safety culture.
• Implement safety work plans for the prevention and elimination of personal injuries and hazardous conditions on Amtrak property and the right-of-way.
• Ensure all regulatory and required inspections, maintenance, and commissioning of assets are performed on-time and at a high level through observations in the field. Correct poor performance in this area and advise supervision when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, industry regulations, and company standards in all electrical engineering activities, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor and assess the condition of ET assets to ensure all aspects of the infrastructure meet or exceed all current Amtrak standards and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements. Advise upper management where capital renewal programs should be planned, prioritizing locations for “state of good repair” projects and programs.
• Request and monitor the status of procurement for all material and services, and ensure the proper delivery, storage, and installation of materials as well as the performance of any contracted services. Ensure adequate stock of material is available for running repairs.
• Plan installations and coordinate work activities with other crafts and transportation.
• Communicate with system office and provide technical support in the field for all inspection, maintenance, and construction activities.
• Available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and interruptions to the operations. Support planned work on weekends and nights in the field.
• Lead field activities including the installation, commissioning, diagnosing, and repairing of electrical and/or electronic systems related to ET railroad infrastructure.
• Serve as technical expert in the field responsible for ensuring all electrical prints and/or electronic circuitry diagrams are up to date and corrected for as-built conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience, plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Qualified or possess sufficient experience to be qualified in NORAC, RWP, AMT-2, and Electric Traction.
• Demonstrated experience in all facets of ET inspection, maintenance, and construction including but not limited to catenary and substations, as well as working knowledge of other crafts involved.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience, plus 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Master of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to acquire.
• Held craft position(s) performing ET inspection, maintenance, and construction.
• Advanced management and leadership, interpersonal communications, handling employee injuries, conducting investigations, PPE.
• Working knowledge of Electric Traction department, Circuitry, SOI’s, EP’s, Memorandums, etc.

Skills

• Comprehensive experience in electrical engineering, particularly within the rail or transportation sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal aptitude, fostering effective collaboration with varied teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and interface with all levels of employees.
• Strong Safety Focus. Firm commitment to upholding safety standards, regulatory compliance, and continual enhancement of electrical engineering practices.
• Possesses strategic and tactical skills required for planning and executing complex work.
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in railroad operations and operating rules.
• Demonstrated skills in engineering related to ET railroad infrastructure.
• Strong leadership is required, encompassing effective communication, motivation, and team building/team performance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under time constraints, pressure, and multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled and experienced with MS Office, creating spreadsheets, presentations, memorandums, and utilizing other applications to perform job functions.

Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions

• Position is responsible for 24/7 operation.
• Available to work at various times to support railroad operations as needed including nights and weekends.
• Combination of office and field environments working in all weather conditions.
• Travel: 50% Field / 40% Office Responsibility.

Pay

The salary/hourly range is $103,700.00 – $134,460.00. 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.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
• Health Savings Account
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate
• Student Loan Assistance
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave
• Life Insurance
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts