Principal Electrical Engineer - 90358716 - Philadelphia

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 This position is responsible for the management, design and commissioning of all electric traction remote operation capabilities, including SCADA systems, Remote Terminal Units, PLCs and power monitoring devices. Essential Functions • Manage a team of engineers to maintain all Electric Traction’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems including all Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & other remote devices.• Ensure the displays, database and configuration is updated on the SCADA system for all territories including Mid-Atlantic, New York and New England• Upgrade and perform commissioning on RTUs, PLCs and Relays• Co-ordinate with Digital Technology to ensure all ET devices are compliant with DT policies• Perform patching and testing on all SCADA Systems, RTUs, PLCs & Relays• Develop training scenarios on the Operator Training Simulator to assist the ET Operations team• Maintain up-to-date records of all settings files and configurations for all RTUs, PLCs & other field devices Co-ordinate all field-testing activities with Division• Provide incident reports and root-cause analysis of system events based on SCADA telemetry• Respond 24/7 to critical issues with SCADA systems and RTUs• Provide direction in a matrix organization• Collaborate with system and division project managers on project progressMinimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 7 years of prior relevant experience required Demonstrated experience in managing SCADA systems, through design, testing, commissioning, and operation Demonstrated experience in managing the design, installation, and commissioning of RTUs and PLCs Preferred Qualifications 9 or more years of related experience EIT or PE Certification Extensive experience in SCADA systems, RTUs & PLCs Extensive experience in Traction Power Systems Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Demonstrated experience in managing SCADA systems, through design, testing, commissioning, and operation• Demonstrated experience in managing the design, installation, and commissioning of RTUs and PLCs Must have excellent oral and written communication skills• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, STAAD, and AutoCAD.• Must be computer literate and capable of writing computer programs or spreadsheet programsThe salary/hourly range is $124,600.00 – $161,352.00. 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 Learn more about our benefits offerings here. Requisition ID:166622 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.