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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 responsible for the preparation and review of designs for complex catenary design engineering projects and studies to repair, rehabilitate or construct new railroad electrification facilities.

Essential Functions Review and manage engineering designs prepared by outside consultants for projects to be constructed on Amtrak property on behalf of outside third parties to ensure compliance with industry and Amtrak standards.

Provide technical expertise to other departments and make engineering decisions for Division Engineers and their staff.

Provide Construction Related Engineering assistance when requested by Division Personnel and when necessary, make field inspections to make engineering decisions.

Develop and produce Catenary designs for in-house construction.

Collaborate with system and division project managers on project progress

Interact with representatives from various Railroads and Government organizations.

Participate in the planning, design/construction, scheduling, and cost estimation of large-scale electrification projects.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.

Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.

Demonstrated experience in design of OCS and Transmission systems and other Electric Traction facilities

Demonstrated experience in Structural Steel and Concrete design

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Projects, STADD, and AutoCAD

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.

Master's degree in civil engineering or related field

PE certification

Extensive experience in design of OCS and Transmission systems and other Electric Traction facilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Based in Philadelphia, PA

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25%
• Office and field work environments
• Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

The salary/hourly range is $86,500.00 - $111,996.00. 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:

167192

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. #LI-CD1