<p>Your success is a train ride away!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Are you ready to join our team?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Sr. Engineer position is responsible for directing the design of upgrades and state of good repair improvements for Amtrak's infrastructure nationwide. This includes managing project design with internal staff as well as external architecture/engineering firms and consultants. Additionally, this position functions as the Structural and Civil Engineering Subject Matter Expert for bridge, culvert and retaining wall projects as well as review of 3rd party designs impacting the railroad, review of internal program designs that impact Amtrak's infrastructure and when necessary to make field inspections to evaluate conditions to make engineering recommendations and design decisions. This involves collaboration and partnering with both internal and external stakeholders, including Amtrak's project delivery, law, real estate, transportation, mechanical, and engineering departments, as well as local and state agencies, the FRA, and freight and commuter railroads, to develop and progress projects and programs to support new business initiatives, energy conservation projects, and state of good repair projects on a priority basis. This position will lead the design phase of individual projects (including scopes of work, budget, and schedule) by ensuring compliance with Amtrak design standards, Engineering Practices and federal / state / regional regulatory agency requirements. Projects result in capital renewal and improvement projects to maintain a State of Good Repair within Amtrak's infrastructure including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other miscellaneous structures that support railroad operations.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Lead the design of individual projects including scope development, schedule, budget, plans, and both prescriptive and performance specifications. </li><li>Perform on-site requirements gathering and scope definition assessments as part of design phase initiation. </li><li>Create and lead capital program projects designs to support new initiatives, for state of good repair projects. </li><li>Lead the review of multi-discipline engineering designs prepared by outside agencies, for projects to be constructed on Amtrak property, to ensure compliance with Amtrak and industry standards. </li><li>Provide technical support during construction and respond to submittals, RFI's, and change order requests. </li><li>Self-perform design services on small design projects with limited oversight. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, collaborative and relationship building skills with demonstrated experience both within and outside an organization. </li><li>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 having minimal impact to railroad operations. </li><li>Must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously to identify, troubleshoot and develop solutions for project-specific challenges. </li><li>Experience in structural design, construction, and project management of infrastructure or industrial projects. </li><li>Experience in management and leadership of multi-disciplined design projects using outside engineering consulting firms. </li><li>Understanding of AREMA recommended practice as well as other applicable industry codes and standards (AISC, ACI, PCI, ASCE, IBC, etc.) </li><li>Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize engineering assignments and projects. </li><li>Understanding of NEPA and environmental permitting requirements. </li><li>Proficient in CAD and Microsoft Office Software and structural and civil design software. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. </li><li>Plus 6 years of relevant work experience. </li><li>Ability to obtain Professional Engineering License. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Plus 8 years of relevant work experience. </li><li>Master's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering </li><li>Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) </li><li>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. </li><li>Prior work experience writing RFP's, bidding, and contracting with (or as an employee of) architecture and engineering consulting firms. </li><li>understanding of both passenger and freight railroad operating environments. </li><li>Demonstrated experience working in a matrix organization. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule</p> <ul> <li>4 days in the office with 1 day remote. </li><li>valid drivers license. </li></ul> <p>#LI-LA1</p> <p>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. 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.</p> <p>Requisition ID:166267</p> <p>Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.</p> <p>Relocation Offered:No</p> <p>Travel Requirements:Up to 25%</p> <p>You power our progress through your performance.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.</p> <p>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.</p>