Sr/Field Engineer - 90394068 - New York

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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.

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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.

This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak's sole and absolute discretion.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Serve as the primary manager for operations of IMCS across the New York Division. Daily tasks will include responsibilities in both the office and the field in all types of weather conditions to support a 24/7 operation. Territory is across the New York Division (Holmes - CP216), including SSYD.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as central management point of contact for all afternoon operations within the New York Division of IMCS.
• Observe field activities to ensure conformance with safety protocols and correct activities that do not conform when necessary.
• Report observations to drive 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.
• Monitor work performance in the field and audit technical procedures.
• Investigate accidents and respond as required.
• Monitor and track all IMCS related delays during shift.
• Coordinate work across departments- interfacing with Transportation, System, and Mechanical to ensure safe and efficient train movement in conjunction with planned work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience and training in position of similar capacity.
• Qualified or possess sufficient experience to be qualified in: FRA Regulations, NORAC, RWP, & AMT2.
• 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 skills and experience with MS Office, creating spreadsheets, presentations, memorandums, and utilizing other applications to perform job functions.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated 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 engineering, Construction Management or equivalent work experience and training in position of similar capacity.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to acquire.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
  

WORK ENVRIORNMENT:

• Combination of Office and field (primary) environment. Position is subject to respond to emergencies in all weather conditions 24/7.
• Travel: this position will be in the field at least 50% of the time.
• Hours: Flexible hours 1pm-10pm EST

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary/hourly range is $100,000-$110,408.08 for Field Engineer and $115,000 - $126,929,69 for Sr Field Engineer. 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 offeringshere.

Requisition ID:164600

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

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 75%

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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 equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, 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..