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This position is responsible for the preparation and review of designs for complex catenary design engineering projects and studies to repair, rehabilitate or construct new railroad electrification facilities.
Review and manage engineering designs prepared by outside consultants for projects to be constructed on Amtrak property on behalf of outside third parties to ensure compliance with industry and Amtrak standards.
Provide technical expertise to other departments and make engineering decisions for Division Engineers and their staff.
Provide Construction Related Engineering assistance when requested by Division Personnel and when necessary, make field inspections to make engineering decisions.
Develop and produce Catenary designs for in-house construction.
Collaborate with system and division project managers on project progress
Participate in the planning, design/construction, scheduling, and cost estimation of large-scale electrification projects.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience in design of OCS and Transmission systems and other Electric Traction facilities
Demonstrated experience in Structural Steel and Concrete design
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Projects, STADD, and AutoCAD
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.
Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field
Extensive experience in design of OCS and Transmission systems and other Electric Traction facilities
Travel Requirements: Office and field work environments
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. 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.

Financial and Retirement
Work and Family Life Support

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Railroad Retirement Benefits
Health Savings Account
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Fertility and Family Building Benefits

No-cost Personal Health Advocate
Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
Tuition and Education Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Rail Pass Privileges

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions
Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

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Relocation Offered: Travel Requirements: You power our progress through your performance.
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

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. 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.

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