Sr/Field Engineer - 90288068 - New York

at  Amtrak

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering 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 is needed. • Qualified or possess sufficient experience to be qualified in: BMWE and ARASA labor agreements, FRA Regulations, RWP, NORAC, AMT2.

• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to acquire.

MIMINUM KSA (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Position is responsible for 24/7 operation. • Available to work at various times to support railroad operations including nights and weekends.

• Combination of office and field environment working in all weather conditions.
• Travel: 50%

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Assist the Manager Engineering Production in the day-to-day operations of the Structures Production Department to include the maintenance and construction of bridges, platforms, fences, drainage improvements, station block ties, staircases, retaining walls, walkways, and handrails. Daily tasks will include responsibilities in both the office and the field in all types of weather conditions to support a 24/7 operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan all construction phases for the installation of new bridges and other structures.
• Coordinate and schedule all work activities for major track outages in conjunction with various departments including communication & signals, electric traction, track, and transportation, to accomplish and adhere to established work schedules.

• Request and monitor the status of procurement for all materials and services required. Ensure the proper delivery, storage, and installation of materials as well as the performance of any contracted services. • Communicate with the system structures office and provide technical support in the field for all maintenance and construction activities. Remain available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and interruptions to the operations. Support planned work on weekends and nights in the field. • Comply with FRA, local, and national codes for construction and maintenance of bridges and other structures.

• Distribute all B&B related information letters to required personnel.
• Schedule technical training, safety training, safety compliance training, and physical exams for all direct reports.
• Observe field activities to ensure conformance with safety protocols and correct activities that do not conform when necessary. Report observations to the Manager Engineering Production and assist in driving improvement in the overall safety culture. Implement safety work plans for the prevention and elimination of personal injuries and hazardous conditions on Amtrak property and the right-of-way.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Position is responsible for 24/7 operation. • Available to work at various times to support railroad operations including nights and weekends.

• Combination of office and field environment working in all weather conditions.
• Travel: 50