Sr Engineer - Design Review - 90374636 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104
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Job Summary
The Design Review Senior Engineer is responsible for managing the design review process for major capital in-house projects, as well as external third-party projects, to ensure that the project design documents are in compliance with all Amtrak Corporate and Engineering Department standards, policies, and procedures. The Design Review Senior Engineer is part of the overall Design Management Team, with focus in Major Stations (which currently include Philadelphia, New York, Washington, Chicago, Baltimore, and Newark), and/or Amtrak main facilities (which currently include Philadelphia, Boston, Seattle, Washington, and New York) to accommodate and support new Airo train fleet equipment and maintenance-of-way fleet equipment. The Design Management Team is part of the Planning and Engineering Support group under Capital Delivery.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate, and participate in, the multi-discipline (track, communications & signals, electric traction, and structures) technical review of design documents.
- Work closely with internal groups within Capital Delivery Engineering Department, as well as other departments including but not limited to IMCS, Operations, Mechanical, Real Estate, Transportation, Environmental Health & Safety.
- Acquire, or continue to develop, and effectively apply a working knowledge of Amtrak business systems, standard procedures, Engineering Practices, existing agreements with external (third-party) entities, and industry standards and best practices for the technical review of design packages and other project documents.
- Work closely with the Design/Operations team and Capital Delivery Project Managers to help estimate durations and labor resources necessary for all phases of the design review process for each designated project and monitor forecasted review schedules for accuracy.
- Coordinate with Capital Delivery Project Managers and the Third-Party Agreements team to help ensure design review completion and project schedules coincide.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Plus
- 6 years of prior relevant experience required
- 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical), Architecture, or closely related field.
- Strong understanding of Amtrak-maintained territory and operation.
- Demonstrated experience with multi-discipline railroad design, design review, and/or design coordination / oversight experience in design management, administration, planning, construction, and scheduling.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience working with outside/third-party projects.
- Proficiency in project management: understanding contracts, budgets, schedules, scope of works, etc.
- Proficiency in Design Bid Build and Design Build construction delivery.
- Proficiency in reading design documents: drawings, specifications, design reports, shop drawings, product data, etc.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge on building codes and standards (International Building Codes, local state/city codes, etc.)
- Familiar with railroad construction standards, methods, and practices.
- Familiar with railroad operations and procedures.
- Understanding of the design and submission review process, preferably as it pertains to the railroad environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Bluebeam/Revu, and Adobe Acrobat Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Familiar with multi-discipline railroad infrastructure (track, electric traction, communications & signals, structures, stations, and facilities).
Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands
- Primarily office-based environment. 4 days in office.
- Railroad right-of-way and/or project site visits may be required occasionally for short durations, based on department and/or specific project need.
The salary/hourly range is $103,700.00 – $134,460.00. 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.
| 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:167071
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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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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