Substation Trainee - 90410442 - Odenton

Substation Trainee - Odenton

Date: May 17, 2026 Location: Odenton, MD, US, 21113 Company: 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. 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.

Job Summary

Substation Trainee construct, install, test and maintain substation switching apparatus, control cables and associated batteries. Operates substation and take power clearances.

Essential Functions

• Must pass satisfactory examinations in accordance with Electric Traction Training Agreement.
• Must maintain 80% average (exception- hiring at class "A" status).
• Must have prior satisfactory work attendance record, work performance, and safety record.
• Must read, write, and speak the English language clearly, with the ability to communicate using telephones and radios.
• Will be placed in a training program and must excel through all stages of training.
• The ability to respond to railroad concerns on a 24-hour basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic electrical theory, knowledge coupled with the desire and ability to learn.
• Must have a current valid driver's license at hiring or transfer. License must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must be able to understand, speak, and write the English language fluently.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an electrician with high voltage electrical systems and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of electrical components and use of various electrical testing devices.
• Formal electrical training
• Communications and Interpersonal Skills Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Health and Wellbeing

Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K Rail Pass Privileges Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Employee Assistance Program Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Life Insurance Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts No-cost Personal Health Advocate No-cost Financial Advisor Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement.