Mgr Engineering - 90341377 - Philadelphia

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for leading a team in the preparation and review of designs for complex catenary design engineering projects to repair, rehabilitate, or construct new railroad electrification facilities on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor and Keystone Lines. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead a team of engineers to manage catenary and transmission designs for various Amtrak and 3rd party projects by reviewing plans, specs, and calculations prepared by outside consultants, ensuring compliance with industry and Amtrak standards. 

• Develop and produce minor catenary-related designs for in-house construction. 

• Provide construction-related assistance and conduct field inspections when requested by Division Personnel or contractors to make engineering decisions. 

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Division personnel on project progress and coordinate project closeouts with the asset management and commissioning teams. 

• Interact professionally with and provide technical expertise to representatives from various Amtrak departments, railroads, and government organizations. 

• Work with the Sr. Manager to develop project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates in coordination with the Catenary SOGR Program 

• Manage the workload of and provide training and mentorship to junior-level engineers 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields 

• 7+ years of related experience 

• Demonstrated experience in design of catenary, transmission lines, structural steel, concrete, and foundations. 

• Demonstrated experience in project management. 

• Demonstrated management experience in a matrix organization. 

• Demonstrated experience in managing large projects from planning phase through construction. 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Project, STAAD, and AutoCAD. 

• Must be computer literate and capable of writing computer programs or spreadsheet programs to streamline design time efficiency 

• Must be well organized to manage the high volume of project documentation and the delegation of tasks and deadlines amongst the team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.  

• 9+ years of related experience 

• PE Certification 

• Extensive experience in design of Amtrak-specific OCS and Transmission systems and other Electric Traction facilities, including both Fixed Termination and Constant Tension Catenary Systems. 

• Extensive experience in Project Management, Planning/Scheduling, and Cost Estimating

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

• Based in Philadelphia, PA 

• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% 

• Office and field work environments 

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: 

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $124,600-$161,352. 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:163689
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak. 
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.

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.