Associate Engineer - 90339853 - Philadelphia

Amtrak Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
engineer engineering design safety structural construction infrastructure electrification analytical team communication engineers analysis
December 16, 2022
Amtrak
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Summary Of Duties

This entry level Associate Engineer Catenary Design role will be part of the Capital Delivery Department with a focus on Electric Traction Engineering Design projects throughout the Northeast Corridor. Emphasis will be on the Catenary System Infrastructure renewal and replacement.

Assists experienced structural engineers in developing studies, plans, specifications, calculations, performance assessments, integrated systems analysis, cost estimates, budgets, associated with the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Amtrak s Electrification Infrastructure. Provides analytical support to the department, as it relates to the railroad Transmission network and Overhead Catenary System. .

Essential Functions
  • Assists in reviews of engineering designs prepared by outside consultants for projects to be constructed on Amtrak property to ensure compliance with industry and Amtrak standards
  • Assists experienced engineers in planning, design/construction, scheduling, and cost estimation of large-scale electrification projects
  • Assists in structural analysis of electrification infrastructure
  • Assists in construction and field-related decision making
  • Assists in asset management and State of Good Repair program
  • Assists Operations and Maintenance Teams as needed
  • Assists in establishment of Transmission and Catenary design standards
  • Assists in drafting of railroad as-built conditions
  • Evaluates effectiveness of current technical systems and processes
  • Position may be required to work extended hours, including limited night and weekend activities.
Limited travel to various points on the Amtrak System (Boston to Wash DC)

Occasional exposure to elements in the field **

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Knowledge of engineering designs, principles, and practices
  • Zero to two years of professional engineering experience
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex systems.
  • Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-starter, motivated individual
  • Excellent team player; strong communications and interpersonal skills
  • Must have proven leadership experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-starter, motivated individual
  • Must be computer literate and capable of writing computer programs or spreadsheet programs to streamline design time efficiency
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex systems.
  • Demonstrated interest or competency in the railroad industry
  • Previous industry experience (internships, co-op, professional)
  • Demonstrated experience in Structural Steel and Concrete design/construction
  • Demonstrated experience in Drafting tools, such as AutoCAD
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks
  • Engineering in Training (EIT) Certification
Communications And Interpersonal Skills
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Requisition ID: 113570

Posting Location(s): Pennsylvania

Job Family/Function: Engineering

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 it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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.
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.

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