Principal Engineer - 90417952 - Newark

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for in-house engineering, design management, and review of complex transportation projects, with an emphasis on structural elements associated with new and existing railroad underground infrastructure (e.g. tunnels, shafts, other below-grade facilities) and overbuilds.

Essential Functions

• Represent Engineering Services – Structures, Tunnels and serve as a primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Provide technical expertise to assist in critical engineering decision-making affecting the safety, security, reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance of railroad infrastructure consistent with assets management principles.
• identify, evaluate, communicate engineering and infrastructure risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Manage external engineering resources for the development of studies, analyses, detailed design, and construction documents, ensuring compliance with Amtrak requirements and industry standards
• Provide construction-related reviews and conduct field inspections as required to assess the condition, resolve technical issues, and develop engineering recommendations
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and other departments within the railroad organization to coordinate technical requirements and resolve interdisciplinary issues
• Develop and deliver technical presentations and recommendations to all levels of management and other stakeholders in support of Amtrak projects and programs, tailoring the content and level of technical detail to the audience and decision(s) being supported
• Research and apply appropriate engineering solutions pertaining to a project, including applicable codes, standards, industry practices, lessons learned, and emerging technologies
• Review engineering designs submitted by both in-house and outside agencies for Tunnel and Construction projects to be constructed on, over or adjacent to Amtrak property to evaluate compliance with Amtrak and industry standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with an emphasis on Structural Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Construction and Tunnel experience
• Plus 7 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
• 9+ years of experience in design and construction of underground structures
• Extensive understanding of design practices, specifications and environmental issues relating to underground design
• Understanding of both passenger and freight railroad operating environment
• Demonstrated experience in project and program management
• Demonstrated strategic planning experience
• Demonstrated management experience in a matrix organization
• Extensive knowledge of AREMA Chapters dealing with Structures
• Prior work experience as an Owner’s Representative performing all phases of development including planning, scoping, budgeting, estimating, constructing, and project close-out in a fast-paced environment with projects ranging in size and complexity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, collaborative and relationship building skills with demonstrated experience both within and outside an organization.
• Competency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and structural engineering software such as SAP, STAAD, PLAXIS
• Must be able to initiate work from a bare problem statement and perform / manage all investigation, design, and contract packaging to drive toward an efficient result with minimal impact to railroad operations.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously to identify, troubleshoot and develop solutions for project-specific challenges
• Experience in design development and construction phase support for transportation projects
• Experience in management and leadership of multi-discipline design projects

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

• Travel: up to 25% in Northeast (Washington DC to Boston, MA, and adjacent lines)
• Available to work at various times to support railroad officers as needed including nights and weekends.
• Work is in an office/field environment

The salary/hourly range is $124,600.00 – $161,352.00. 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:167572

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%

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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.

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