Asst Production Engineer - 90193761 - New York

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, our goal is to connect businesses and communities across the country. The safety of our passengers, our more than 20,000 colleagues, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to your efforts 

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

Provide technical, operational, and project coordination support for the planning and execution of engineering production and construction activities. Monitor field operations, coordinate resources, oversee project implementation, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of production programs in a 24/7 operating environment.

Essential Functions

• Monitor field operations and construction activities to ensure compliance with safety rules, operating procedures, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements, identifying and communicating opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned production and construction projects, supporting the achievement of project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and operational objectives.
• Perform inspections, audits, and quality assurance/quality control activities to verify compliance with FRA regulations, engineering standards, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, track access, and stakeholder activities to support the efficient execution of production work and minimize impacts to railroad operations.
• Analyze field conditions, project progress, and operational requirements to develop recommendations and implement solutions that improve safety, efficiency, productivity, and asset performance.
• Assist Manager Engineering Production with duties as assigned.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowlege of railroad construction
• Experience with leading people

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of railroad engineering, track maintenance, construction, inspection, and production work practices.
• Knowledge of railroad operations, operating rules, work planning processes, and applicable FRA regulations and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, including the coordination of labor, materials, equipment, and stakeholder requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project-related technology tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees, contractors, customers, and management at all organizational levels.

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

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. 

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID: 167120

Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

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.