Principal Engineer - 90375688 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104
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Job Summary
This position is responsible to program and direct the design of upgrades and state of good repair improvements for Amtrak’s bridge and related infrastructure. This includes managing project development and design and specification writing with internal staff and external engineering firms and consultants. This position functions as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Bridge Design and guides interpretation and acceptance.
The position collaborates and partners with both internal and external stakeholders, including law, real estate, transportation, mechanical, engineering, local and state agencies / utilities, the FRA, and freight and commuter railroads, to execute the troubleshooting, scoping and design phase of railroad infrastructure engineering programs in support of new business initiatives and state of good repair projects on a priority basis.
This position will lead the design of individual projects (including scopes of work, budget, and schedule) by ensuring compliance with Amtrak design standards and federal / state / regional regulatory agency requirements. Projects result in improvement in rail operations and maintaining a State of Good Repair within Amtrak’s rail network.
Principal Engineer in the Structural Design group will direct and manage Amtrak's design efforts for bridge and various types of structural rail infrastructure projects. Direct and manage external engineering and NEPA project managers, program managers, and consultants. Provide expert technical review and approval of engineering and consultant deliverables.
Essential Functions
- Lead the design of individual projects including requirements gathering, site evaluation, scope development, schedule, budget, plans, and specifications while ensuring alignment and collaboration between groups.
- Manage external engineering resources for the completion of detailed design and construction documents.
- Lead the review of engineering designs prepared by outside agencies, for projects to be constructed on Amtrak property, to ensure compliance with Amtrak and industry standards.
- Provide technical expertise to field engineering and maintenance staff.
- Provide technical support during construction and respond to submittals, RFI’s, and change order requests.
- Self-perform design services on small design projects with limited oversight.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, collaborative and relationship building skills with demonstrated experience both within and outside an organization.
- Must be able to initiate work from a bare problem statement and perform / manage all investigation, design and contract packaging to drive toward an efficient result with minimal impact to railroad operations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Structural design experience with particular emphasis in bridges and buildings.
- 7– 10 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in preparation of RFP’s and scopes of work for projects.
- Experience in developing design and construction documents.
- Experience in project and program management.
- Extensive experience in design, construction, and project management for bridge and building structures.
- Extensive experience in management and leadership of multi-discipline design projects using outside architecture and engineering consulting firms.
- Demonstrated experience working in a matrix organization.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Master’s Degree
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Prior work experience as an Owner’s Representative performing all phases of development including planning, scoping, budgeting, estimating, constructing, and project close-out in a fast-paced environment with projects ranging in size and complexity.
- Prior work experience writing RFP’s, bidding, and contracting with outside architecture and engineering consulting firms.
- Prior work experience as an Owner’s Representative performing all phases of development including planning, scoping, budgeting, estimating, constructing, and close out in a fast-paced environment with projects ranging in size and complexity.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Familiarity with large scale architecturally and historically sensitive facilities.
- Understanding of both passenger and freight railroad operating environments.
Work Environment
- This position will work 4 days in office/on site with 1 day remote.
- Work weekends as needed.
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The salary/hourly range is $124,600.00 – $161,352.00. 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 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:165775
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.
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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