Engineer - Track Standards - Philadelphia Job at Amtrak in Philadelphia

Engineer - Track Standards - Philadelphia

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Job Summary

Install, operate, calibrate, and maintain the data collection and video systems associated with the company's Catenary and Track inspection vehicles. Ensure the basic maintenance of company inspection vehicles.

Essential Functions

• Develops, modifies and updates Track standard plans, Engineering Practices and Track Materials standard plans.
• Reviews and approved vendor drawings of track materials and special trackwork.
• Assist in the evaluate, as the System Track Engineering representative, the condition of all trackwork components on a regular basis for problem areas. Evaluate conditions and define condition ratings.
• Assist in the development of a replacement program for PSNY, WUT, interlockings and yards from condition evaluation data compiled during State of Good Repair evaluations.
• Provides Material Control and Procurement with updated material needs and new material requirements.
• Provide technical support to Division and Production forces in the renewal of track infrastructure.
• Develops and updates SAP descriptions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of electronic troubleshooting and calibration
• Ability to repair electro-mechanical equipment
• Proficiency with Windows operating system, Microsoft Office software, and digital file manipulation
• Ability to obtain and maintain qualification in RWP, AMT2, MW1000, and NORAC/GCOR