Asst Production Engineer - 90232282 - Philadelphia

Amtrak; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 104,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Rail Pass Privileges

Job summary

Amtrak in Philadelphia seeks a senior engineer to provide technical, operational, and project coordination support for planning and executing production and construction activities in a 24/7 environment.

You will monitor field operations, coordinate resources, oversee project implementation, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for safe, efficient delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience (minimum).
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience (minimum).
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience (preferred).
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitor field operations and construction activities to ensure safety, compliance, and quality.
• Coordinate and oversee production and construction projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Perform inspections, audits, and QA/QC to verify FRA regulations and standards.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, track access, and stakeholders for efficient execution.
• Analyze field conditions and project progress to recommend improvements.

Skills

Railroad engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project-related tools

Job description

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Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location:

Philadelphia, PA, US, 19104

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

Provide technical, operational, and project coordination support for the planning and execution of engineering production and construction activities. Monitor field operations, coordinate resources, oversee project implementation, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of production programs in a 24/7 operating environment.

Essential Functions

• Monitor field operations and construction activities to ensure compliance with safety rules, operating procedures, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements, identifying and communicating opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned production and construction projects, supporting the achievement of project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and operational objectives.
• Perform inspections, audits, and quality assurance/quality control activities to verify compliance with FRA regulations, engineering standards, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, track access, and stakeholder activities to support the efficient execution of production work and minimize impacts to railroad operations.
• Analyze field conditions, project progress, and operational requirements to develop recommendations and implement solutions that improve safety, efficiency, productivity, and asset performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of railroad engineering, track maintenance, construction, inspection, and production work practices.
• Knowledge of railroad operations, operating rules, work planning processes, and applicable FRA regulations and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, including the coordination of labor, materials, equipment, and stakeholder requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project-related technology tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees, contractors, customers, and management at all organizational levels.

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

The salary/hourly range is $103,700.00 – $134,460.00. 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

Requisition ID:167272
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days
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.