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Sr Field Engineer - 90215108 - Groton

Groton, CT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

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  • PTO

By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering ... Work directly with the track Assistant Division Engineers, supervisors, and inspectors to ensure ...

Sr Field Engineer - 90215108 - Groton

Groton, CT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering ... Work directly with the track Assistant Division Engineers, supervisors, and inspectors to ensure ...

Sr Field Engineer - 90215108 - Groton

Groton, CT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering ... Work directly with the track Assistant Division Engineers, supervisors, and inspectors to ensure ...

Sr Field Engineer - 90215108 - Groton

Groton, CT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering ... Work directly with the track Assistant Division Engineers, supervisors, and inspectors to ensure ...

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Sr Field Engineer - 90215108 - Groton

Amtrak

Groton, CT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Amtrak rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 98 rated public transport


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

Provide technical, logistical, and administrative support to assigned geographic region (Northeast Division) Assistant Division Engineers to ensure efficient and cost-effective management of infrastructure construction, maintenance, and inspection. Work in both office and field settings, including night operations, collaborating closely with gang supervisors and Transportation Management in all weather conditions. 

Essential Functions
  • Provide 24/7 support for planned work and emergencies.
  • Monitor field activities to enforce safety protocols, driving safety culture improvement and preventing injuries.
  • Ensure regulatory inspections' timely and high-quality performance through field oversight.
  • Assist supervisors with injury support, including transportation and documentation.
  • Responsible for track compliance for both the Empire and New England Divisions. 
  • Work directly with the track Assistant Division Engineers, supervisors, and inspectors to ensure that all inspections, maintenance, and construction are completed to Amtrak MW1000 and FRA Standards. 
  • Work closely with the System Track office and FRA. 
  • Help mentor new track foreman and have a strong presence in the field identifying corrective work and remedial actions.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
  • Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
  • Knowledgeable in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisional processes, including track and OCS outages.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience. 
  • Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Proficient in interfacing with employees at all levels and collaborating across IMCS and Transportation Departments.
  • Skilled and experienced in MS Office, including creating spreadsheets, presentations, and memorandums.
  • Demonstrates expertise in railroad infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and construction, with basic knowledge of related crafts.
  • Knowledgeable in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisional processes, including track and OCS outages.
  • Familiar with Federal Railroad Regulations, including Roadway Worker Protection.

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 here.

Requisition ID:166994

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 50%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.


Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.


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.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.


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 equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, 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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About Amtrak

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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.

Industry

Travel arrangement services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1971