Job Description
Your success is a train ride away!
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
Design, implement and manage large-scale voice and data communications systems and networks for Amtrak Engineering and other departments. Â This job is responsible for the workforce that installs and maintains all communications and radio infrastructure.
Essential Functions
• Provide operational support for engineering communications, security and radio systems and serve as a lead engineer for new communication and data systems installations.
• Verify all work on related systems fully matches the corporate standards and system requirements.
• Review and maintain operational service level agreements, maintenance support issues, warranties, and support contracts for engineering communication, radio and data systems.
• Assist in project management during the installation of new communication, radio, security and data systems.
• Provide direct supervision of force account during the installation and periodic maintenance of engineering communication, security and radio systems.
• Interface with Amtrak departments, customers and contractor/vendor team members.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
PLUS
• 6 years of experience in project controls.
• 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with eight years relevant experience or twelve years equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Knowledge and understanding of various IP networking technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex programs in an operating environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must have demonstrated experience in communications, radio and security system support.
• Experience managing and supervising technical maintenance personnel.
• Must be able to interface with all levels of employees and both external and internal customers.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to relate complex technical issues to both technical and no-technical staff.
• Must be proficient at using Microsoft Visio and Office products to document all projects and systems.
The salary/hourly range is $103,700.00 – $134,460.00. 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
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Requisition ID:
166675
Work Arrangement:
06-Onsite 4/5 Days
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Relocation Offered:
No
Travel Requirements:
Up to 25%
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