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Director Amtrak Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Road Foreman I - 90238376 - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Train Director/Dispatcher. * Demonstrated experience as Locomotive Engineer. Preferred ... Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees ...

Road Foreman I - 90238376 - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Train Director/Dispatcher. * Demonstrated experience as Locomotive Engineer. Preferred ... Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees ...

Road Foreman I - 90238448 - Denver

Denver, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Train Director/Dispatcher. * Demonstrated experience as Locomotive Engineer. Preferred ... Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees ...

Road Foreman I - 90384247 - Washington

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Train Director/Dispatcher. * Demonstrated experience as Locomotive Engineer. Preferred ... Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees ...

Road Foreman I - 90238376 - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Train Director/Dispatcher. * Demonstrated experience as Locomotive Engineer. Preferred ... Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees ...

Road Foreman I - 90384247 - Washington

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Train Director/Dispatcher. * Demonstrated experience as Locomotive Engineer. Preferred ... Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees ...

Road Foreman I - 90384247 - Washington

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Train Director/Dispatcher. * Demonstrated experience as Locomotive Engineer. Preferred ... Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees ...

Road Foreman I - 90238448 - Denver

Denver, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Train Director/Dispatcher. * Demonstrated experience as Locomotive Engineer. Preferred ... Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees ...

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How much do director amtrak engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director amtrak engineer in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director Amtrak Engineer, and how can they be addressed?

A Director Amtrak Engineer often encounters challenges related to coordinating large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with federal safety regulations, and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams. Balancing project deadlines with safety and quality standards requires strong leadership and effective communication across departments. To address these challenges, successful directors prioritize ongoing training, implement robust risk management practices, and foster a culture of collaboration between engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director Amtrak Engineer, and why are they important?

To succeed as a Director Amtrak Engineer, a strong background in civil or mechanical engineering, extensive rail industry experience, and a relevant engineering degree with professional licensure (such as PE) are essential. Familiarity with rail-specific systems, project management tools, and regulatory compliance standards is typically required. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help manage multidisciplinary teams and complex projects effectively. These skills are critical to ensuring safety, regulatory adherence, and the successful delivery of large-scale rail engineering initiatives.

What does a Director Amtrak Engineer do?

A Director Amtrak Engineer oversees engineering operations within Amtrak, including the planning, management, and execution of rail infrastructure projects. They are responsible for ensuring safety standards, regulatory compliance, and the efficient use of resources in rail system maintenance and development. This role involves collaborating with various departments, managing engineering teams, and contributing to strategic decisions affecting Amtrak's rail network. Directors also play a key role in budgeting, project timelines, and stakeholder communication. Their leadership ensures the reliability and improvement of Amtrak's train services.

What is the difference between Director Amtrak Engineer vs Amtrak Engineer?

AspectDirector Amtrak EngineerAmtrak Engineer
CredentialsValid engineer certification, seniority in operationsEngineer certification, locomotive operation license
Work EnvironmentManagement, oversight of train operationsLocomotive operation, on-the-ground train driving
Employer & IndustryAmtrak, passenger rail industryAmtrak, passenger rail industry

The main difference is that the Director Amtrak Engineer oversees train operations and manages teams, while the Amtrak Engineer is responsible for operating the trains directly. The director role involves leadership and strategic planning, whereas the engineer role focuses on locomotive operation and safety.

How much does a Director Amtrak Engineer make?

A Director Amtrak Engineer typically earns an average salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and specific responsibilities. This role often requires extensive technical skills, certifications, and leadership experience in rail operations.
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Dir Distribution Strategy - 90165893 - Washington

Amtrak

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New


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

The Director, Distribution Strategy provides strategic leadership for Amtrak's third-party distribution ecosystem and owns the long-term roadmap for indirect sales channels, partner distribution models, channel economics, and business governance. This role is responsible for shaping how Amtrak expands reach, improves partner performance, reduces cost of sale, strengthens channel controls, and modernizes external distribution capabilities across corporate booking tools, travel agencies, tour operators, online travel agencies, GDS-related partners, technology aggregators, vacation partners, and other third-party points of sale. 

This position leads the Distribution Strategy function within Corporate Partnerships, Distribution, and Revenue Technology. The Director partners closely with Corporate Partnerships (Sales), Revenue Management, Pricing, Commercial Strategy, Digital Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, Customer Experience, Operations, and external distribution partners to align commercial objectives with scalable partner connectivity, reliable operations, data-driven insights, and future-state reservation capabilities. 

The role is accountable for establishing distribution priorities, evaluating partner and channel opportunities, guiding integration strategy, shaping partner governance, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring Amtrak's third-party distribution strategy evolves with reservation technology, future commercial platforms, and changing travel retailing expectations. 

Essential Functions

Distribution Strategy & Partner Management

  • Define and execute Amtrak's third-party distribution strategy and roadmap.
  • Evaluate channel opportunities, partnerships, and emerging industry trends.
  • Lead strategic relationships with key distribution, vacation, and point of sale partners and support commercial negotiations and business cases. 

Distribution Transformation & Integration

  • Guide the distribution integration roadmap, including partner onboarding, migrations, and technology modernization initiatives.
  • Ensure third-party impacts are considered for major reservation, payment, retailing, and servicing changes. 

Performance & Analytics

  • Establish channel performance metrics, partner scorecards, and executive reporting. 
  • Identify opportunities to grow revenue, reduce cost of sale, and improve customer and partner experiences. 

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Lead and develop distribution team members while driving alignment across Commercial, Technology, Finance, Legal, Operations, and external partners.
  • Establish governance, prioritization, and operating processes to support effective portfolio management. 
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Information Systems, Engineering, Transportation, Hospitality, Data Analytics, or a similar field, or equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience.
  • Minimum 11 years of progressive experience in distribution strategy, commercial strategy, partnerships, travel technology, sales channels, product management, revenue management, digital commerce, business analysis, or transportation/travel industry roles, with at least 3 years leading cross-functional initiatives, partner programs, commercial technology roadmaps, or channel strategy.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters's Degree in Business, Economics, Information Systems, Engineering, Transportation, Hospitality, Data Analytics, or a similar field, or equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience. 
  • Plus 13 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in rail, airline, hospitality, rental car, or other travel/transportation environments.
  • Experience leading third-party distribution, B2B/API partner strategy, partner integrations, channel strategy, commercial platform transformation, or travel retailing initiatives.
  • Experience with reservation systems, retailing platforms, offer/order management, payments, fraud controls, loyalty, pricing, revenue management, PNR/order management, or after-sales servicing.
  • Experience developing partner scorecards, channel strategies, cost-of-sale recommendations, contract inputs, executive presentations, business cases, and multi-year roadmaps.
  • Experience leading partner migration, certification, launch readiness, cutover planning, organizational change management, or stabilization activities for major technology transformations.
  • Experience managing direct reports or leading matrixed teams across business, technology, analytics, and external partner functions. 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience developing and executing distribution, partnership, or commercial growth strategies.
  • Strong understanding of travel, transportation, e-commerce, or related distribution ecosystems.
  • Ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans, priorities, and roadmaps.
  • Strong analytical and financial skills, with experience evaluating performance metrics, business cases, and growth opportunities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating across business, technology, and external partner organizations.
  • Technical aptitude and ability to work effectively with digital platforms, integrations, and technology teams.
  • Proven ability to identify and mitigate operational, commercial, and organizational risks.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, team development, and prioritization.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with collaboration, analytics, or project delivery tools.
Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

On-site role; Washington, DC preferred with other locations along the northeast corridor available. 

Occasional on-site work may be required for executive reviews, partner meetings, vendor sessions, planning workshops, testing events, release/cutover activities, or major launch milestones. 

Up to 25% travel may be required to meet with internal stakeholders, external partners, technology vendors, industry forums, or commercial partners. 

Work may require coordination across multiple time zones, partners, vendors, and internal teams. 

Some work outside standard business hours may be required during partner launches, production incidents, release windows, cutover events, or significant channel disruptions. 

The salary/hourly range is $163,000.00 - $211,140.00. 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:167009

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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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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