Sr/Field Engineer - 90000589 - New York

Amtrak; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Rail Pass Privileges

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Field Engineer to provide technical, logistical, and administrative support to the NED Assistant Division Engineers in the Sub-Division. The role involves working in both office and field settings, including night operations, and requires collaboration with gang supervisors and Transportation Management to ensure efficient infrastructure construction, maintenance, and inspection.

The incumbent will coordinate night work, provide around-the-clock support for planned work and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematic diagram.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate night work activities within IMCS, ensuring adherence to outage requirements for maintaining OTP.
• Provide 24/7 support for planned work and emergencies.
• Monitor field activities to enforce safety protocols, driving safety culture improvement and preventing injuries.
• Ensure regulatory inspections' timely and high-quality performance through field oversight.
• Assist supervisors with injury support, including transportation and documentation.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Railroad operations

Electrical drawings

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Electrical drawings

Job description

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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

This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills andexperience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak’s sole andabsolute discretion.

Provide technical, logistical, and administrative support to NED Assistant Division Engineers in the Sub-Division to ensure efficient and cost-effective 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 in all weather conditions.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate night work activities within IMCS (Infrastructure Maintenance & Construction Services), ensuring adherence to outage requirements for maintaining OTP (On-Time Performance).
• Provide 24/7 support for planned work and emergencies.
• Monitor field activities to enforce safety protocols, driving safety culture improvement and preventing injuries.
• Ensure regulatory inspections' timely and high-quality performance through field oversight.
• Assist supervisors with injury support, including transportation and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematic diagram.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing or field experience with medium voltage electrical systems and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of electrical components and electrical testing devices
• Experience with facility maintenance and emergency generators

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in interfacing with employees at all levels and collaborating across IMCS and Transportation Departments.
• Skilled and experienced in MS Office, including creating spreadsheets, presentations, and memorandums.
• Demonstrates expertise in railroad infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and construction, with basic knowledge of related crafts.
• Knowledgeable in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisional processes, including track and OCS outages.
• Familiar with Federal Railroad Regulations, including Roadway Worker Protection.

The salary/hourly range is a target of $110,000 for a Field Engineer and $122,000 for a Sr Field Engineer. 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:167154

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.