Job Abstract

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

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:

Provides technical, logistical and administrative support to the B&B Assistant Division Engineer for the efficient and cost effective management of Facilities construction and maintenance and operations projects and program. Daily tasks will include responsibilities in both the office and the field in all types of weather conditions to support a 24/7 operation. Territories of Mid-Atlantic South Division are Washington, Perryville and Baltimore.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures all B&B Systems and facilities program and projects are installed using the department's guidelines and that equipment components structures and facilities maintenance and construction projects and programs support existing schedule and maintain a safe and dependable environment.
• Must be intricately knowledgeable of Facilities Federal, State and Local codes, standards and systems operation and maintenance requirements.
• Responsible for the development of work activities, budget estimates funding, spend plan and the project schedule.
• Responsible for the planning, execution and closeout of maintenance, construction and operations projects and with other departments. 
• Control staffing and force levels by advertising/abolishing craft positions.
• Ensures regular Facilities inspections are made of all systems and the summary maintenance reports are provided to appropriate Amtrak management and to the other required agencies where required.
• Ensures all aspects of the physical plant and facilities meet or exceeds current standards, local state and federal codes and regulations.
• Monitors the procurement status of all material and ensures the proper delivery storage and installation of materials.
• Provides input to the Safety and Emergency Response Plans for the Division.
• Implements safety work plans for the prevention & elimination of personal injuries and hazardous conditions on Amtrak property and right-of-way.
• Ensure regulatory inspections are compliant with Amtrak policies and the FRA CFR. Comply with FRA, local, and national codes for construction and maintenance of bridges and buildings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent work experience and training in position of similar capacity with a minimum of 6 years’ experience.
• In lieu of education, a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Demonstrated management experience working within the Engineering Department and/or Structures / Facilities Construction, Maintenance, Project Management, estimating or budgets.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one (1) of the following areas: Mechanical (i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Elevators, Escalators), Electrical (i.e. Lighting, Distribution, Substation).
• Demonstrated Supervisory experience with at least one (1) of the following areas: Facilities Equipment, Mechanical & Electrical Systems, Instrumentation and Controls System and Inspection, Maintenance and/or Construction.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to interface with all levels of employees including both external and internal customers. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisional operating processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management including scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and coordinating efforts with other technical disciplines. 
• Demonstrated skills and experience with MS Office, creating spreadsheets, presentations, memorandums, and utilizing other applications to perform job functions.
• Valid driver’s license.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Possess strategic and tactical skills required for planning and executing complex project work.
• Strong leadership required, encompassing effective communication, motivation, and team building/team performance skills.
• Strong Safety Focus.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work under tight time constrains, pressure, and multiple priorities.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent work experience and training in position of similar capacity, with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• In lieu of education, a minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to acquire.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Track, C&S and ET departments and track usage process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Combination of Office and field (primary) environment.  
• Position is subject to respond to emergencies in all weather conditions 24/7.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $115,000 - $126,969. 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:161975
Posting Location(s):Maryland; Delaware; District of Columbia; Pennsylvania; Virginia

Work Arrangement:[[cust_workarrangment]] 
Job Family/Function:Engineering 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

You power our progress through your performance.
 

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.