Electrical Engineer - 90331143 - Philadelphia

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position supports development and implementation of train control projects, with emphasis on Positive Train Control (PTC) systems.  

This position supports configuration control of train control hardware and software designs as they progress from V&V to deployment.

This position provides critical processes and procedures to better ensure the safety of changes made to the PTC systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Develop and maintain configuration management processes for the Engineering Department’s PTC Lab to ensure configuration files, databases, and firmware revisions are properly maintained.
•Coordinate all lab test activities and ensure configuration of both components-under-test and support tools/systems as required for each test.
•Review ACSES Transponder and WIU design changes with staff engineers to develop lab simulation/test procedures.
•Perform ACSES Transponder and WIU lab tests and produce test reports and logs/analysis for review by staff engineers.
•Perform functional testing of ACSES components to troubleshoot/understand defects found in the field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with three years relevant experience or seven years equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
•Prior experience with PTC system design, troubleshooting, and/or configuration management.
•Working knowledge of C&S equipment (microprocessors, relay, batteries, etc.).
•Prior satisfactory job performance is required.
•Ability to organize and plan work
•Ability to analyze situations and technical problems
•Ability to shift priorities at short notice
•Excellent communication skills
•Excellent attention to detail in analysis and work products

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with five years relevant experience or nine years equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
•Qualified on NORAC, AMT-2 and RWP
•Knowledge of Amtrak’s interlocking layouts and physical characteristics.
•Knowledge of FRA standards, rules, and regulations.
•Knowledge of software system design concepts and processes.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary range is $93,000 - $121,000. 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:102229
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania
Job Family/Function:Engineering 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.
 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use.  Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire.   Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation.  Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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.

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.

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