Director of Advanced Train Control & PTC Systems

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Railroad seeks a seasoned leader to manage its ATCS Department, guiding train control systems, PTC compliance, and related projects. The role directs staff, manages budgets, and oversees contracts to support safe, reliable rail operations.

Travel along the Railbelt and out of state is required; a bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in rail control systems are expected. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics, computer science, business administration, engineering, information systems, telecommunications, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience leading, managing, implementing, supporting, testing, maintaining, engineering, administering, or overseeing train control systems, train control programs, or train control projects.
• Ten (10) years of railroad operational, signaling, telecommunications, train control systems, PTC, systems engineering, or related railroad technology experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Directs the maintenance and management of ARRC train control systems.
• Manages ARRC’s Positive Train Control system to support safe and efficient train movement.
• Supervises ATCS employees and assigns priorities to team members.
• Develops and controls budgets and cost analyses for capital and operating expenditures.
• Sets department goals and provides performance feedback to staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation/engineering/related field

Five years experience leading train control systems

Ten years railroad experience may substitute degree

Job description

Alaska Railroad seeks a seasoned leader to manage its ATCS Department, guiding train control systems, PTC compliance, and related projects. The role directs staff, manages budgets, and oversees contracts to support safe, reliable rail operations.

Travel along the Railbelt and out of state is required; a bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in rail control systems are expected. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.