Electrical Engineer - Catenary - 90384369 - New York

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for the preparation and review of designs for complex catenary design engineering projects and studies to repair, rehabilitate or construct new railroad electrification facilities. This position will also be responsible for responding to catenary related construction correspondence in active railroad environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review and manage engineering designs, and construction related RFIs, work plans, material submissions, and design changes prepared by outside consultants for projects to be constructed on Amtrak property and/or behalf of outside third parties to ensure compliance with industry and Amtrak standards.
• Provide technical expertise to other departments and make engineering decisions for Division Engineers and their staffs.
• Provide Construction Related Engineering assistance when requested by Division Personnel, Amtrak Contractors, and when necessary conduct field inspections in order to make engineering decisions, ensure project timelines are met, and oversee quality control on site.
• Oversee small construction projects (<$250K) to ensure proper implementation of designs, management of contractors, and addressing field issues.
• Develop and produce Catenary related designs for in-house construction.
• Participate in the planning, design/construction, scheduling, and cost estimation of large scale electrification projects.
• Track project progress, prepare status reports, and assist in maintaining project budgets and schedules.
• Interact with representatives from various Railroads and Government organizations.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents for emergency repairs and/construction. Monitor and control project budgets, schedules, and quality standards for emergency repairs and/or construction.
• Provide technical guidance and support to associate electrical engineers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Construction, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 2 - 3 years of related work experience
• Demonstrated experience in design of OCS and Transmission systems and other Electric Traction facilities
• Demonstrated experience in Structural Steel and Concrete design

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Projects, STADD, and AutoCAD
• Must be computer literate and capable of writing computer programs or spreadsheet programs to streamline design time efficiency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Civil, Construction, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated experience in planning, project budgets, scheduling, quality standards, and overall Project Management.
• Demonstrated experience in design of catenary, transmission lines, structural steel, concrete and foundations.
• Extensive experience in design of OCS and Transmission systems and other Electric Traction facilities
• Demonstrated experience in Project Management, Planning/Scheduling, and Cost Estimating

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

• Based in New York City, NY, Onsite 4 days/week
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
• Office and field work environments

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: 

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $86,500-$111,996. 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 offerings here

Requisition ID:163334
Posting Location(s):New York

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 
Job Family/Function:Engineering 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

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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 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.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.