Engineer - 90198848 - Philadelphia

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Responsible for the installation, operation, calibration, and maintenance of the data collection and video systems associated with Amtrak Catenary and Track inspection vehicles. Responsible for the basic maintenance of Amtrak inspection vehicles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Ensure the proper movement of the test vehicle and the integrity of the data produced. 
· Assist the Sr Engineer Inspection & Tests to conduct regularly scheduled geometry inspections of the N.E.C. 
· Assist the Sr. Engineer Inspection & Tests to conduct Intercity track geometry inspections, as required. 
· Assist the Sr Engineer Inspection & Tests to conduct other track and vehicle qualification tests as required. 
· Be available to operate self-propelled test vehicle with qualified pilot. 
· Evaluate the data generated by the various collection and processing systems to determine validity of exceptions. 
· Understand the principles of thermal imaging systems and able to collect, record, archive imaging data for flaw detection. Develop applications for further enhancements. 
· Perform systems calibration, maintain, and troubleshoot the track and catenary data collection and processing hardware, and their associated video systems. 
· Maintain interior and exterior of test vehicles, with assistance of M/E or M/W forces as required.
· Operate computer and video systems during testing and data reduction functions. 
· Perform real time and offline systems backups, and archive all track geometry, catenary, and GRMS data collected during inspections. 
· Ensure tools, test equipment, manuals, and maintenance logs are up to date, properly stored and available for immediate use, and that a predetermined inventory of working spare parts and output media is maintained in a systematic and orderly fashion. 
· Maintain knowledge of Amtrak operating conditions and keep abreast of changes in such.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· BS / AS in Computer Science or Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
· Must be able to obtain qualification in RWP, AMT2, MW 1000, and NORAC/GCOR, and maintain these qualifications.
· Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. 
· Must have basic mechanical aptitude Electronic troubleshooting and calibration.
· Repair of electro-mechanical equipment. 
· Proficiency in computer use and digital file manipulation.
· Proficiency in Windows operating system and Microsoft Office software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-6 Years of relevant experience
• Railroad catenary or track maintenance and inspection
• Railroad operations and procedures
• Railroad passenger car maintenance and inspection
• Roadway Worker Protection
• MW 1000 · NORAC/General Code Operating Rules
• AMT II

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

80% Travel – Field work.  Nights, no weekends

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:164804

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 100% 

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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 equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, 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..