Senior Rail Field Engineer – Track & Infra

Amtrak; New York (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Amtrak seeks a skilled professional to provide technical, logistical, and administrative support to designated regional Assistant Division Engineers, ensuring efficient management of infrastructure construction, maintenance, and inspection. Work in both office and field settings, including night operations, collaborating closely with gang supervisors and Transportation Management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 6+ years of relevant experience, knowledge of railroad

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledgeable in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisional processes, including track and OCS outages.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate night work activities within IMCS, ensuring outage requirements and OTP.
• Provide 24/7 support for planned work and emergencies.
• Monitor field activities to enforce safety protocols and prevent injuries.
• Ensure regulatory inspections are timely and high-quality through field oversight.
• Assist supervisors with injury support, transportation and documentation.
• Work with track engineers and inspectors to ensure work meets Amtrak standards.

Skills

Interfacing with employees

Safety protocols

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

6+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Amtrak seeks a skilled professional to provide technical, logistical, and administrative support to designated regional Assistant Division Engineers, ensuring efficient management of infrastructure construction, maintenance, and inspection. Work in both office and field settings, including night operations, collaborating closely with gang supervisors and Transportation Management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 6+ years of relevant experience, knowledge of railroad