Electrical Engineer - 90102250 - Philadelphia

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is focused on supporting C&S System Office departments as well as C&S stakeholder departments in establishing, organizing, managing approved design documentation, asset data, change management processes, and various reporting functions related to Communication and Signals infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support implementation of and improvement to change management processes and procedures with specific focus on development of process documentation, technology/software controls, and automatic reporting
• Serve as administrator and custodian to C&S Engineering’s SharePoint page which hosts published standards and design documentation
• Lead development and administration of configuration management systems and software to support C&S documentation and data
• Supports document control and change management process to ensure train control design files, databases, software, etc. are current and properly maintained.
• Lead and/or participate meetings related to maintaining operation of an and planning improvements to C&S infrastructure, document and track require actions, and publish stakeholder documentation such as minutes, scorecards and reports
• Serve as lead custodian for document and configuration management data in various systems
• Support development of reporting of C&S system reliability

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with three years relevant experience or seven years equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrate experience in design and change management processes, project management, maintenance and construction methods and planning / scheduling.
• Strong working knowledge of railroad operations, construction and maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of C&S equipment and infrastructure such PTC systems, interlocking, ABS, crossing and defect detection systems, voice radio systems and network communication systems.
• Knowledge of FRA standards, rules, and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, SharePoint and ability to quickly learn and use configuration management and database software applications.
• Prior satisfactory job performance is required.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated experience in communication orally and in writing within and outside of the organization.
• Ability to communicate with field personnel to ensure accuracy of signal system designs on file.
• Ability to shift priorities at short notice
• Ability to organize and plan work
• Analyze situations and problems
• Ability to function in a stressful environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Engineering with five years relevant experience or nine years equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience in management of C&S design projects and operations management.
• Extensive field knowledge of train control construction and maintenance practices.
• Experience using Bentley Microstation Applications.
• Qualified on NORAC, AMT-2 and RWP

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

• Combination of office and field work.
• Must be able to work in the field under all weather conditions.
• Travel: (25%).

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:163687
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania                                                                                                                                                  
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.

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