Asst Division Engineer - 90414775 - Niles

Amtrak; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Rail Pass Privileges

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Amtrak seeks an Assistant Division Engineer (ADE) for Communications and Signals in Michigan, with locations in Jackson or Niles. You will oversee field work, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate maintenance, inspections, and construction of CS infrastructure.

Strong leadership, budgeting, and regulatory compliance are essential. The role emphasizes safety leadership, collaboration with division leadership, and delivering reliable rail infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 7 years of relevant experience including supervisory experience.
• Qualified or capable of qualifying in MW-1000, GCORE, RWP and FRA Rules.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety improvements by overseeing field activities and developing work plans.
• Inspect assignments to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure work follows specifications and guidelines.
• Plan and monitor daily/weekly work plans with proper prioritization and resource use.
• Oversee payroll, scheduling, budgeting, safety management, and compliance within the sub-division.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop annual operating and capital plans.

Skills

Project Management

Safety leadership

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Railroad operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping systems

Job description

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Date: Sep 22, 2026

Location: Niles, MI, US, 49120

Company: Amtrak

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 can be located in Jackson or Niles, Michigan

The Assistan t Division Engineer (ADE) Communication and Signals– The infrastructure is the front-line leader of the C&S group on the Michigan Line Subdivision, in all matters related to Safety, Quality, and Productivity. This role is responsible for overseeing an agreement and non-agreement workforce in the inspection, maintenance, and construction of all assigned C&S infrastructure to ensure safe work practices are employed, work plans are executed efficiently and effectively, and that the infrastructure is maintained in safe and dependable condi

Essential Functions

• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance through direct oversight of field activities, administration of effective efficiency testing, and taking a leadership role in the development of work plans.
• Conduct inspections for assigned crafts on-time and in compliance with Amtrak and Regulatory requirements and standard.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure all work is performed in accordance with relevant standard, specifications, and guidelines.
• Plan and monitor the daily/weekly work plans to ensure proper prioritization of work, efficient utilization of limited resources (track usage, force account, equipment, etc.) to ensure all aspects of the infrastructure meet or exceed current Amtrak standards and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards.
• Oversee all administrative activities of the sub-Division including, but not limited to, payroll and time-entry management, workforce scheduling, operating and capital budgeting, safety management, inspection scheduling and compliance, etc.
• In coordination with Division Leadership, develop annual operating and capital investment plans that target critical priorities and drive improvement in the safety and reliability of the Sub-Division infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience.
• 7 years of prior relevant experience required, including supervisory experience of agreement workforce.
• Qualified, or capable of qualifying, in MW-1000, GCORE, RWP, and applicable FRA Rules and Regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 9+ years of relevant experience preferred
• 4+ years of relevant railroad operation managerial experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of tools (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of railroad operations and maintenance/construction processes and procedures
• Familiarity with Maximo (or similar work and asset management software) and timekeeping solutions employed in a unionized environment
• Ability to read, understand, and manage to an operating and capital budget
• Experience in Project Management, Program Management, Work and Asset Management
• Demonstrated experience as a safety leader in a railroad, transit, or other safety-critical environment

The 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.

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 50%

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.