Superintendent Mechanical II - 90298660 - Bear, DE

Superintendent Mechanical II - Bear, DE

Date: May 21, 2026 Location: Bear, DE, US, 19701 Company: Amtrak

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Job Summary

Oversee activities in car shops, locomotive shops, repair-in-place tracks, and Service & Inspection terminals for the Division. Supervise all mechanical operations in assigned location. Serve as the mechanical point of contact for multiple state-supported services and contracts in the division.

Essential Functions

• Lead planning, development, and management of resources for inspection and mechanical service activities from conceptual design to project close-out, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate inspection and mechanical service activities with internal stakeholders and external organizations.
• Ensure strict compliance with maintenance alerts, regulatory requirements, and supplier instructions.
• Implement process improvements to enhance inspection and servicing across extended areas.
• Monitor productivity, making procedural adjustments as needed, and oversees safety plans and programs for inspection and mechanical services.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 13 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of railway and rail transit rolling stock servicing, repair, and maintenance, with demonstrated leadership in these areas. Proficiency in project and inventory management, technical supervision, quality control, and planning for procedural and operational methods. Experience in budget control, financial management, and contract oversight. Effective oral and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholders. Proven expertise in process management and application of safety program methodology. Familiarity with railway engineering regulatory requirements and industry quality standards, including ISO procedures.

The salary/hourly range is $163,000.00 $211,140.00. 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.

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with Employer Match Generous Paid Time Off Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care Health Savings Account Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Fertility and Family Building Benefits No-cost Personal Health Advocate Student Loan Assistance Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Tuition and Education Reimbursement Paid Family Leave Life Insurance Rail Pass Privileges Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts