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Amtrak Sr/ Field Engineer - 90304143 - Lancaster in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 1196614800 Your success is a train ride away! 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.
Are you ready to join our team? Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak's sole and absolute discretion.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides technical, logistical, and administrative support to the Track Assistant Division Engineer in the Lancaster and Perryville Sub-Divisions for theefficient and cost-effective management of construction, maintenance, and inspection of Track infrastructure. Work in both the office and in the field in all types of weather conditions to support a 24/7 operation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Observe field activities to ensure conformance with safety protocols. Correct activities that do not conform and advise supervision when necessary. Report observations to the ADE and assist in driving improvement in the overall safety culture. Implements safety work plans for the prevention &elimination of personal injuries and hazardous conditions on Amtrak property and the right-of-way. Ensure all regulatory and required inspections are performed on-time and at a high level through observations in the field. Correct poor performance inthis area and advise supervision when necessary. Monitor the condition of Track assets throughout the sub-division to ensure all aspects of the infrastructure meet or exceed all current Amtrak standardsand comply with all relevant regulatory requirements. Advise ADE where capital renewal programs should be planned prioritizing locations for "state ofgood repair" projects and programs. Requests and monitors the status of procurement for all material and services, and ensures the proper delivery, storage, and installation of materials aswell as the performance of any contracted services. Ensure adequate stock of material is available for running repairs. Plan installations and coordinateswork activities with other crafts and transportation. Communicates with system office and provides technical support in the field for all inspection, maintenance, and construction activities. Available 24/7to respond to emergencies and interruptions to the operations. Support planned work on weekends and nights in the field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience and training in position of similar capacity. 3-9 years of revelant track maintenance/construction/inspection experience Qualified or possess sufficient experience to be qualified in: all pertinent regulations and standards such as: MW-1000, NORAC, RWP, AMT-2, applicableFRA Rules & Regulations. Must be able to interface with all levels of employees and both external and internal customers. Must be skilled and experienced with MS Office, creating spreadsheets, presentations, memorandums, and utilizing other applications to perform jobfunctions. Demonstrated experience in all facets of Track inspection, maintenance, and const uction including but not limited railroad production work, railroadoperations, procedures, construction, and maintenance methods, as well as working knowledge of other crafts involved. Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisional operating processes and procedures Possess knowledge of and ability to apply Federal Railroad Regulations including Roadway Worker Protection and those pertaining to Track SafetyStandards. Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to acquire. Held craft positions(s) performing Track inspection, maintenance, and construction. Five years of experience in railroad operations within the Engineering Department.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary range is $100,000-$110,408 for the Field Engineer position and $115,000-$126,969 for the Sr Field Engineer position. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, 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 offeringshere.
Requisition ID:162757 Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania Work Arrangement:06-Onsite Job Family/Function:Engineering Relocation Offered:No Travel Requirements:Up to 50% You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
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 f