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. This position is a tiered position. Incumbents
will have a position level assigned based on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak’s sole and absolute discretion.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Design Review Engineer is responsible for managing the design review process for major Amtrak projects, as well as external third-party projects, to ensure that the project design documents are in compliance with all Amtrak Corporate and Engineering standards, policies, and procedures. The Design Review Engineer is part of the overall Design Management Team, with focus in railroad Infrastructure (track, communication & signals, electric traction, structures, etc. ). The Design
Management Team is part of the Planning and Engineering Support group under Capital Delivery.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinate, and participate in, the multi-discipline (track, communications & signals, electric traction, and structures) technical review of design documents. Work closely with internal groups within Capital Delivery Engineering Department, as well as other departments including Real Estate, Transportation, Environmental Health & Safety. Acquire, or continue to develop, and effectively apply a working knowledge of Amtrak business systems, standard procedures, Engineering Practices, existing agreements with external (third-party) entities, and industry standards and best practices for the technical review of design packages and/or submitted project documents.
Work closely with the Design/Operations team to help estimate durations and labor resources necessary for all phases of the design review process for each designated project and monitor forecasted review schedules for accuracy. Coordinate with the team responsible for facilitating third-party project agreements and permits to help ensure design review completion and project schedules coincide. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience working with outside/third-party projects.
Familiar with railroad construction standards, methods, and practices. Familiar with railroad operations and procedures. Understanding of the design and submission review process, preferably as it pertains to the railroad environment. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and Project. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills. Familiar with multi-discipline railroad infrastructure (track, electric traction, communications & signals, structures, stations, and facilities). Ability to read design, utility, real estate, facility, and/or construction plans.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience for the Engineer Design Review position. Minimum 6 years of relevant experience for the Sr. Engineer Design Review position In lieu of education, a minimum of 8 years for the Engineer Design Review position or 11 years for the Sr. Engineer Design Review position of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or closely related field. Strong understanding of Amtrak-maintained territory and operation.
Demonstrated experience with multi-discipline railroad design, design review, and/or design coordination / oversight experience in design management, administration, planning, construction, and scheduling. WORK ENVRIORNMENT: Primarily office-based environment. Railroad right-of-way and/or project site visits may be required occasionally for short durations, based on department and/or specific project need. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. The salary/hourly range is $103,700 - $134,460.
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: 160463 Posting Location(s): Pennsylvania 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, interaction (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, interactionual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
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. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This position is responsible
for managing a team of internal professional engineers and architects as well as external A/E consultants in the delivery of the Engineering Services design phase of multi-discipline Facilities designs across Amtrak’s varied nationwide Mechanical and Capital Renewal portfolios.
The Senior Manager will be the main interface between the Facilities Design group and a catalog of portfolio and program managers. The Senior Manager will distribute and monitor the progress of all design work within their assigned region or territory, generate monthly status reports to keep stakeholders informed, and manage field inquiries/assignments of SME (Subject Matter Expert) support as required for 3rd
party designs or technical inquiries regarding Amtrak’s Facilities assets.
This position collaborates and partners with both internal and external stakeholders, including law, real estate, environmental, historic preservation, transportation, mechanical, engineering, procurement, local and state agencies / utilities, the FRA, and freight and commuter railroads, to execute the troubleshooting, scoping and design phase of Engineering and Mechanical programs in support of new business initiatives, energy conservation projects, and state of good repair projects. This position will also function as a Design Manager (DM) of multiple multi-discipline projects (including field evaluations, scope of work preparation, specification writing, bid package development, construction budget and schedule estimating) while also developing and maintaining design standards and specifications associated with Facilities design.
As a technical SME, this position will be the technical lead within their field of expertise on the aspects of both their own and other DM-led Facilities projects within Amtrak’s yards, shops and other facilities. Project types include upgrade or replacement of substations, maintenance / crew buildings, warehouses, control centers, offices, commissaries, and equipment (including fueling stations, sanding systems, air compressors, pumps, 480 ground power, control systems, HVAC systems, cranes, drop tables, and other equipment required to service railroad rolling stock or support maintenance of way employees).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage a full-stack team of multi-discipline engineers and architects to deliver Facilities designs (and perform SME reviews of designs led by others) for multiple different program stakeholders. Tasks include work distribution / scheduling, stakeholder interfacing, progress reporting, technical guidance, and team QC assistance.
Required to be an expert in multi-discipline design coordination, design detailing, code compliance, specification preparation and bid packaging. Ensure maintenance of the Facilities Design Project Status Database as part of internal and external stakeholder communications. Work collaboratively with Amtrak’s Project Management personnel to integrate the design work into the greater construction programs as well as facilitate fiscal year forecasting and lookahead. In addition to team management, this position will continue to function as a technical SME in their field and Design Manager for self-assigned project designs, requiring the following: Lead the design of projects including requirements gathering, site evaluation, scope development, schedule, budget, plans, and specifications while ensuring alignment and collaboration between groups.
Ensure project compliance with Amtrak standards and guidelines and all applicable federal/state/regional regulatory agency requirements. Ensure alignment with project requirements and limitations. Manage external engineering resources for the completion of detailed design and construction documents. Create, lead, and provide technical review on capital design projects to support new initiatives, energy conservation / sustainability projects, resiliency improvements, and state of good repair by functioning as sole point of contact for all design phase and construction phase EOR support activities.
Provide technical expertise to Amtrak’s field engineering and maintenance staff. Provide technical support during construction and respond to submittals, RFI’s, and change order requests. Self-perform design services on small Facility design projects. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture 15+ years of relevant professional experience in engineering or architecture 10+ years as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect 10+ years of experience in design or design management, with associated applied knowledge of maintenance, planning, and construction for facilities, buildings and/or industrial environments.
Extensive understanding of building codes within their discipline and a broad working understanding of codes of all building disciplines Extensive understanding of drawing development, design specifications, and recommended practices for specialty railroad equipment, industrial buildings / warehouses, office or crew base buildings and maintenance appurtenances such as pits, canopies, bridge cranes, etc.
Extensive understanding of development of performance specifications. Demonstrated experience working in a matrix organization Thorough knowledge of building design, architectural requirements, building M/E/P systems, building materials and systems, and construction procedures and detailing. Proficiency with the design process from inception through construction bid and EOR construction support. Demonstrated experience in developing multi-discipline biddable design and construction documents and procurement packages.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, collaborative and relationship building skills with demonstrated experience both within and outside an organization. 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. Understanding of passenger railroad operating environments. Working knowledge of rail infrastructure. Working knowledge of specialties impacting design, such as SHPO, NEPA, sustainability and resiliency standards, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 9-12 years of relevant experience preferred 10+ years of experience as an Owner’s Representative performing all phases of development including planning, scoping, budgeting, estimating, constructing, and close out in a fast-paced environment with projects ranging in size and complexity that involved management and leadership of multi-discipline design leveraging outside architecture and engineering consulting firms.
Prior experience managing a team of multi-discipline engineering/architecture professionals. Prior design and/or procurement experience within the Federal sphere. Prior design experience of the replacement or repair of railroad-specific yard machinery (drop tables, sand towers, wayside power cabinets, etc. ) Familiarity with large scale historically sensitive facilities. Knowledge, understanding and prior experience of passenger rail operations, business functions, design / construction processes, and infrastructure requirements.
Experience on railroad projects including facilities, mechanical shops, crew bases and support buildings / yards. Masters Degree WORK ENVIRONMENT: Travel up to 25%, must have a valid driver’s license COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. The salary/hourly range is $149,000 - $$179,300. 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 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: 160206 Posting Location(s): Pennsylvania 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, interaction (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, interactionual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
