Asst Division Engineer - 90298975 - North Brunswick

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position has responsibility for all aspects of managing Communications and Signals (C&S) infrastructure in the New York Communications and Signals West Sub-Division including ensuring safe work practices, overseeing asset inspection and maintenance processes, administrative oversight, leading the Non-Agreement and Agreement workforces, and budgetary management. The Assistant Division Engineer position requires 24/7 availability to oversee an around the clock workforce, lead the restoration of service due to railroad emergencies, and provide technical expertise to day-to-day Operations as required. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives improvement in safety performance of the C&S West Sub-Division through effective communication, direct oversite of safety activities, administration of efficiency testing, and coaching of direct and indirect reports, as appropriate. 
• Maintains all infrastructure in the sub-Division in a manner that ensures a safe and dependable environment for train operations while working within the limitations of the annual operating plan. 
• Ensures all aspects of the infrastructure meet or exceed current Amtrak standards and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards. 
• Assists Division leadership in the development of a Capital Program that targets investment in critical priorities and drives improvement in the safety and reliability of the sub-division infrastructure. 
• Plans and monitors daily/weekly work plans to ensure proper prioritization, efficient utilization of limited resources (including track usage, force account, equipment, etc.), and effective execution of the work. 
• Oversees all administrative activities of the sub-Division including, but not limited to, accident/incident investigation, payroll and time-entry management, workforce scheduling, operating and capital budgeting, safety management, inspection scheduling and compliance, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in purchase or materials planning or related field. 
• In lieu of education, a minimum of 11 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. 
• Qualified or possess sufficient experience to be qualified in:  RWP, AMT 23 & AMT 27, AMT 2, NORAC. 
• Possess knowledge of and ability to apply Federal Railroad Regulations including Roadway Worker Protection and those pertaining to AMT 23 and AMT 27.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in right of way inspection, maintenance, and construction. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of C&S construction, maintenance, and regulatory requirements.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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 job functions. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisional operating processes and procedures.   
• Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal; skilled in delivering presentations within and outside of the organization. 
• Demonstrated skill and ability utilizing effective time management and delegating work to others. 
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply collective bargaining agreements.
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with a minimum of 9 years’ experience in purchase or materials planning or related field. 
• In lieu of education, a minimum of 13 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to acquire. 
• Expert level knowledge and experience in all facets of C&S inspection, maintenance, and construction including but not limited C&S methods, operations, and procedures, as well as working knowledge of other crafts involved.
• Held craft positions(s) performing C&S inspection, maintenance, and construction.  
• Working knowledge of C&S Circuitry, SOI’s, EP’s, Memorandums, etc. 
• Advanced management and leadership, interpersonal communications, handling employee injuries, conducting investigations, PPE. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 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 environment working in all weather conditions. 
• Travel: 50% Field / 40 Office Responsibility. 

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $130,000 - $143.530. 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:160976
Posting Location(s):New Jersey
Job Family/Function:Engineering 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 50% 
 

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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.

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.