Project Dir - Systems Integration - 90410993 - New York

Amtrak; New York (NY); On-site; USD 163,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Rail Pass Privileges

Job summary

Amtrak seeks a Project Director – Systems Integration to lead the integration of Hudson Tunnel Project subsystems into the Northeast Corridor and Penn Station infrastructure. You will plan and direct Rail Activation, Safety Certification, and commissioning activities, leveraging advanced systems engineering and project management to meet objectives and report to senior leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in rail operations, SCADA, and interface management, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 13+ years of relevant experience preferred
• 11 years of prior relevant experience required

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the HTP Rail Activation plan.
• Works with EOR and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Monitors cost and schedule; communicates status to leadership.
• Ensures safety certification and regulatory compliance for new infrastructure.

Skills

Systems integration

Rail SCADA

Systems engineering

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Job description

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

The Project Director – Systems Integration is a key part of the Amtrak team delivering the $16B Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). This Director will plan for and lead the integration of all Hudson Tunnel subsystems into the existing Northeast Corridor and New York Penn Station infrastructure as part of the Amtrak HTP Systems & Fit‑Out team. The individual will have strong knowledge of railroad operations, SCADA, and Rail Systems disciplines. Key responsibilities include development of plans for Rail Activation and Safety Certification, and subsequent leadership of activities necessary for ultimate commissioning of the Hudson Tunnel. The individual in this role uses advanced knowledge of systems engineering, project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to Senior staff, Executive Governance Committees, and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Develops, maintains and implements the HTP Rail Activation plan
• Works closely with Engineer of Record (EOR) throughout the project lifecycle, engaging Amtrak stakeholders to effectively resolve critical issues.
• Manages internal and external interfaces with the Amtrak Systems & Fit‑Out package using formal interface management throughout the project lifecycle
• Supports the formation of the Third‑party contractor bid documents as related to interface management and HTP integration into Amtrak’s infrastructure
• Manages Safety & Security activities in support of ultimate Safety & Security Certification
• Prepares new HTP infrastructure for operational readiness in compliance with Amtrak, FTA and FRA regulations
• Works with the Gateway Development Commission to maintain traceability of project requirements throughout HTP design, construction, testing, and commissioning
• Manages and monitors project cost and schedules, report progress. Maintain, adjust and update project plans, as needed. Consolidate, communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the project, and ensure the timely communication of project status to project participants and stakeholders.
• Identify, document and lead the evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts. Ensure appropriate packet of relevant information to support appropriate project change and change control request decision processes.
• Work with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual Force Account planning activities.
• Provide financial project performance and forecasting reports to senior executives Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across organization to establish and monitor mitigation plans.
• Establish collaborative partnership among stakeholders to enable scoping, financial and resource decisions. Develop and maintain required project management artifacts in accordance with Amtrak Project Management standards and applicable regulations.
• Maintains a teamwork environment within all peers. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of project management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Plus,
• 13+ years of relevant experience preferred
• 11 years of prior relevant experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree
• Infrastructure construction program management experience
• Experience managing mega programs (>$500M) in the transportation industry
• Experience testing/commissioning systems at Amtrak or another major passenger railroad

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience with integrated testing and commissioning of control systems infrastructure in a rail/transit environment.
• Strong understanding of industry‑standard systems engineering practices.
• Demonstrated experience working with SCADA for rail/transit infrastructure.
• Experience working in an operational rail environment and integrating systems into rail operations control centers.
• Experience with FTA‑compliant safety certification processes for new infrastructure.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Mastery level program management practitioner with strong focus on collaboration and team building
• Highly motivated and self‑directed
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project),Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

• Office building environment.
• Work in cubicle setting; stand, sit, bend, twist, use file drawers.
• Sit at computer to complete assignments, projects, and majority of tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Travel requirements: expectation is that this position will be on‑site of active construction project.

The salary/hourly range is $163,000.00 – $211,140.00. 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: 166583

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.