Engineer, Track Design - 90413827 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104
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Job Summary
The Engineer Track Design is responsible for preparing designs for track engineering projects and studies to repair, renew, reconfigure and construct new track, turnouts and roadbed. The Engineer Track Design conducts technical design reviews of track design submittals by engineering consultants, other railroads and commuter agencies to ensure adherence with Amtrak and industry’s best practice design standards. The Engineer Track Design also provides technical assistance to other departments and consultants and makes engineering recommendations for consultants, division engineers and their staff. This Engineer Track Design makes field inspections to investigate situations before making an engineering recommendation as well as assisting in topographic and track layout surveying work.
Essential Functions
- Provides technical expertise to other departments and makes critical Engineering decisions for Division Engineers and their staff.
- Performs field inspections to investigate situations before making an Engineering recommendation.
- Assists survey crews in topographic and track layout surveying work
- Performs track and civil engineering analyses and calculations
- Creates and designs solutions to track alignment problems that meet or exceed Amtrak standards
- Creates engineering drawings based on field surveys including plotting notes from field surveys and using mapping from other sources
- Reviews design submissions from outside agencies and design consultants and recommends changes to meet Amtrak standards or otherwise improve the designs
- Analyzes track designs and prepares reports of design reviews and field inspections
- Assists in creating phasing plans for staged construction
- Creates and modifies CAD track design standards and drawings
- Represents Amtrak’s interests related to track alignments with agencies, municipalities and outside parties
- Establishes safety as an integral and continuous part of all work. Is proactive in improving safe methods in all activities. Works to ensure the safety of employees, passengers, and the public
- Works with track design consultants
- Maintains industry contacts and active memberships in industry associations to determine industry best practices and their applications at Amtrak
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. BS degree in Civil Engineering with focus on Railway Engineering Design.
- Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Railroad construction or maintenance experience.
- Working knowledge of Amtrak’s MW1000-Limits and specifications for Track Safety, Maintenance and Construction or other equivalent standards from an operating railways Engineering Department.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE or EIT) Certification.
- Must become qualified in RWP, AMT-2.
- Skills in the use of Bentley MicroStation CADD software Must be able to prepare technical reports and effectively communicate verbally and in writing to management and outside agencies.
- Must be in good physical condition and pass a pre-employment physical exam.
Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands
- Office located in Philadelphia, PA
- Field work environment encompasses the N.E. Corridor between Washington, DC and Boston, MA and Amtrak owned right-of-way and facilities located in Chicago, IL New Orleans, LA and other locations within the continental US.
- Varying work hours as project timelines evolve.
- Travel 25%
The salary for this position is $110,000. 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.
| Health and Wellbeing | Financial and Retirement | Work and Family Life Support |
| Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance | 401K with Employer Match | Generous Paid Time Off |
| Wellness Programs | Railroad Retirement Benefits | Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care |
| Health Savings Account | Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness | Fertility and Family Building Benefits |
| No-cost Personal Health Advocate | Student Loan Assistance | Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance |
| Medical Plan Opt-out Credit | Tuition and Education Reimbursement | Paid Family Leave |
| Life Insurance | Rail Pass Privileges | |
| Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance | Employee Assistance Program | |
| No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions | Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts |
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:167535
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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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.
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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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