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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Manager – Track Standards provides technical direction and oversight of special trackwork design, Track Material Standards, Track Standard Plans
and Engineering Practices.They manage a staff of engineers who design special trackwork and for high-speed, passenger railroad track.They coordinate
track design projects with their Engineering counterparts in Electric Traction, Signals and Communications and Structures.They are a technical resource
for the Division Engineers and Engineering Production.They review engineering designs by consulting engineers for Amtrak projects and for third-party
construction on, or adjacent to Amtrak right-of-way.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provides oversight and guidance to the track standards team in the development and review of special trackwork designs for track renewal and new
track construction.
• Manages staff to meet project design and construction schedules.
• Enforces quality control reviews and procedures to ensure that special trackwork designs meet standards and are conducive to the safe and reliable
operation of all train service over Amtrak owned and operated rail lines.
• Maintains standard plans and leads the development of new standards
• Conducts field inspections to investigate situations before making engineering recommendations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering and at least 7 years relevant, progressive work experience, or in lieu of a degree
11 years of relevant, progressive work experience in special trackwork design and construction.
• Professional Engineer’s license in one of the States along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering
• Industry leadership or participation in AREMA, TTCI, or other technical society.
• Experience with railroad operations.
• Background in manufacturing, material science or metallurgy.
• Railroad and special trackwork construction experience
• Qualified in AMTRAK RWP and AMT II
• 15 years of relevant years of relevant, progressive work experience in special trackwork design and construction.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The salary/hourly range is $124,600-$161,352, 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:163680
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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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.
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