Field Engineer - 90195981 - Los Angeles

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Job Summary

Support the Managers of Engineering in overseeing the daily operations of the assigned craft, encompassing infrastructure construction, maintenance, and inspection. Manage a blend of office and field duties, regardless of weather conditions, to sustain a round-the-clock operation, supporting the assigned territory.

This position will supervise the Los Angeles Maintenance facilities track gang, carpenters, and contractors. This position will be responsible for working in accordance with FRA standards and overseeing and remediating track defects and conditions.

Essential Functions

• Plan and execute construction and maintenance activities across infrastructure assets.
• Coordinate major track outages in collaboration with various departments to maintain established work schedules.
• Monitor procurement and ensure timely delivery, storage, and installation of materials and services.
• Provide technical support in the field, including emergency response and weekend/night work.
• Ensure compliance with FRA, local, and national construction and maintenance Amtrak codes/standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Considerable supervisory experience
• Roadway Worker Protection Qualification or equivalent qualification from another transit agency
• Experience with track construction, maintenance and inspection
• Must have experience working with and responding to FRA, PUC, and BMWE

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
• 5 years of relevant work experience 
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• MW1000 certification
• Experience with Maximo’s Asset Management Database

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven leadership skills, adept at effectively communicating with diverse teams, both internally and externally.
• Extensive understanding and practical application of railroad operations, operating regulations, and divisional procedures.
• Proficient in project management, encompassing scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and coordinating with various technical disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, proficient in creating spreadsheets, presentations, memos, and utilizing other applications essential for job performance.

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

The salary/hourly range is $86,500.00 – $111,996.00. 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: 167180

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%

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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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