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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This position is responsible for preparation and review of designs for complex electrification engineering projects and studies to repair, rehabilitate or construct new electrification facilities.  These facilities include but are not limited to: 
• 60Hz-25Hz Power Conversion facilities,  
• Traction power substations (25Hz and 60Hz) 
• Signal power generation (100Hz & 91-2/3Hz) 
• Review engineering designs prepared by outside consultants for projects to be constructed by Amtrak and projects constructed by others on behalf of Amtrak 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 pursuant to making engineering decisions.  
• Lead development of new electrical standards and develop prototype electrical equipment with manufacturers for use on the 25 Hz system and the 60 Hz system. 
• Support the operations by overseeing and supporting the maintenance at Frequency Converter stations under the direction of the DCE - ET.   
• Provide support to the Electric Traction operations by ensuring equipment is functioning safely and effectively.   
• Provide technical support to the Divisions for SCADA and Converter related equipment.  
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Manage a team of engineers to develop and produce Electric Traction designs including calculations and drawings for various projects and custom equipment. 
• Testing and commissioning of new and existing facilities. 
• Collaborate with system and division project managers on project progress. 
• Experience in all phases of Project Management including planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and closeout. 
• Manage in-house and consultant design projects. 
• Upgrade, maintain, and provide technical support for Amtrak’s owned Frequency Converter facilities.  
• Oversees the operations, maintenance and improvements for all SCADA Systems used by the Electric Traction department.   
• Supports various Division by helping with improvements, maintenance, and technical support for RTUs and PLCs. 
• Manages projects that improve Frequency Converter and SCADA system’s operations and reliability.   
• Performs and supports root cause analysis for Electric Traction incidents. 
  
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 
• Minimum of eleven (11) years in design of Substations, Transmission, SCADA, and similar facilities. 

 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Familiar with electric generation, transmission, and distribution equipment. 
• Experience in design of Substations, Transmission, SCADA, and similar facilities. 
• Demonstrated experience in Relay Protection designs and calculations. Familiarity with various standards and codes including ones published by the IEEE, AREMA and NFPA amongst others. 
• Demonstrated experience in project management. 
• Demonstrated management experience in a matrix organization. 
• Demonstrated experience in managing large projects from planning phase through construction. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project and AutoCAD. 
• Must be computer literate and have good communication skills. 
• Project Management and Planning/Scheduling. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated experience of a minimum of thirteen (13) years in design of Substations, Transmission, SCADA, and similar facilities. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate. 
• Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Licensed professional engineer (PE).    

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Mix of office and field work.   
• Requires approximately 25% travel with mostly same day trips. 

 

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The salary/hourly range is $179,300-$232,416. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, 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 and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:162742
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 
Job Family/Function:Engineering 
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 EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, 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.