Rail Field Engineer & Track Infrastructure Lead

Amtrak; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Amtrak in Los Angeles supervises the track gang, carpenters, and contractors, overseeing daily operations to sustain a 24/7 infrastructure workforce. The role enforces FRA standards, remediates track defects, and collaborates with departments to maintain schedules.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years of supervisory experience, and knowledge of track construction, maintenance, and inspection. Strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• 3 years of relevant work experience or more.
• Supervisory experience.
• Railroad-related qualifications such as FRA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute construction and maintenance activities across infrastructure assets.
• Coordinate major track outages with departments to maintain schedules.
• Monitor procurement and ensure timely delivery, storage, and installation of materials and services.
• Provide technical field support, including emergency response and weekend/night work.
• Ensure compliance with FRA and Amtrak codes/standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Railroad ops

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

MW1000 certification

Maximo Asset Management

Job description

Amtrak in Los Angeles supervises the track gang, carpenters, and contractors, overseeing daily operations to sustain a 24/7 infrastructure workforce. The role enforces FRA standards, remediates track defects, and collaborates with departments to maintain schedules.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years of supervisory experience, and knowledge of track construction, maintenance, and inspection. Strong leadership is essential.