Amtrak · 5 hours ago
Sr Electrical Engineering Communications & Signals- 90298384 - Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $134K/yr
6+ years expAmtrak is a company that connects businesses and communities across the country, employing over 20,000 professionals. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support operations and modifications to train control systems, focusing on maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance of these systems.
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Hiring Manager
Lawrence Allen
Responsibilities
Monitors performance of operational train control systems
Analyzes and generate reports on signal system performance and maintenance to identify trends and drive improvements to infrastructure and processes
Maintenance and troubleshooting of the train control system
Provides train control technical assistance to Amtrak forces including troubleshooting and repair oversight
Recommends design modifications and standards based on investigation of operating system performance
Supports development and maintenance of standard specification, drawings, technical instructions, tests and procedures to ensure safe, reliable and compliant operation of all train control equipment and configurations
Responsible for coordinating activities in the field and for identifying and resolving discrepancies between field conditions and Amtrak standards
Inspects, evaluates and accepts signal and communications and related equipment for use with Amtrak's train control system
Participates in the development of interoperability standards and procedures with tenant freight and passenger railroads
Supervises vendor compliance to Amtrak standards of quality and workmanship
Provide train control technical training and support to Force Account personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Must have Extensive Communications and Signaling experience
Must have experience working in the design, commissioning, and/or maintenance of train control systems
Experience with AMT 23 & AMT 27
Ability to coordinate projects between many different disciplines
Must have familiarity with communications and train control standard industry practices
Must be familiar with control and monitoring systems
Demonstrated experience in working effectively with multiple teams
Demonstrated experience communicating orally and in writing within and outside of the organization
Ability to develop technical instruction documents
Ability to organize and analyze data and generate reports
Familiar with Microsoft Office Tools, Maximo or equivalent maintenance tracking software, and other standard applications
Ability to coach and mentor others
Analyze situations and problems
Knowledge of Federal regulations and directives
Ability to function in a stressful environment
6 years of relevant work experience
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering with 6-9 years relevant experience preferred or twelve years equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Thorough knowledge of Railroad Safety Rules, RWP and NORAC qualifications
Familiar with FRA regulations related to communications and train control
Extensive experience working in the design, commissioning, or maintenance of train control systems
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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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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