Amtrak · 1 day ago
Mgr Engineering - Design Ops - 90374455 - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $161K/yr
7+ years expAmtrak is a leading transportation company that connects businesses and communities across the United States. The Manager Engineering - Design Ops will lead the design review process for major capital in-house and external projects, ensuring compliance with corporate and engineering standards.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate, and participate in, the multi-discipline (track, communications & signals, electric traction, and structures) technical review of design documents
Utilize 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 collective department 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 review completion and executed agreement timelines coincide
Lead and collaborate with the collective Team in the building and production of estimated financial reports at a granular level for technical design review projects
Oversee, lead, and mentor junior-level staff to help them grow within the company and the railroad industry
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 7 years of relevant work experience
Familiarity with railroad construction standards, methods, and practices
Knowledge of railroad operations and procedures
Strong understanding of the design and submission review process, preferably as it pertains to the railroad environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills
Familiarity with multi-discipline railroad infrastructure (track, electric traction, communications & signals, structures, stations, and facilities)
Basic understanding of Amtrak's network, service, infrastructure, train fleet and maintenance facilities
Hands on experience with evaluating budgeting during the engineering design phase of projects being reviewed
Ability to lead people
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience
Plus 9 years of relevant work experience
Benefits
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
Rail pass privileges
Company
Amtrak
Amtrak is a provider of intercity passenger rail services across the country, connecting major cities and regions.
10001+ employees
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2023 (50)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$125.7MKey Investors
Federal Railroad AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-03Grant· $63.9M
2023-09-25Grant· $8.8M
2022-08-18Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
John McSorley
Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection
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