Sr​/Field Electrical Engineer

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Date:
Sep 14, 2026

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10001

Company:
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.

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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  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.

This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak’s sole andabsolute discretion.

The Sr. Field Engineer assists in the management of the day-to-day operations of the Communication and Signals(C&S) Department. This includes focusing on safe work practices, FRA mandated compliance testing,maintenance, and repairs. Daily tasks will include responsibilities in both the office and the field in all types ofweather conditions to support a 24/7 operation.

• Ensures safe work practices are adhered to and Amtrak policies and procedures are enforced.
• Directs the C&S department's resources and responsibilities for all FRA inspection and maintenance activities within the territory.
• Ensures regulatory inspections are compliant with Amtrak policies and the FRA CFR.
• Expert level knowledge and experience in all facets of Signal inspection, maintenance, and construction including but not limited to the installation of new Signal construction, micro lock conversion and supporting new track infrastructure projects. Observes field activities to ensure conformance with safety protocols.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of both maintenance and state of good repair programs forthe C&S Department.
• Communicates with the system design office and provides technical support in the field for all maintenance and construction activities.
• Remains available 24/7 to respond to Infrastructure needs, service disruptions, investigations, and discipline.
• Participates in Amtrak’s audit processes.
• Must have knowledge of current collective bargaining agreements (ARASA and BRS).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent work experience and training in position of similar capacity,
• Minimum of 6 years of experience.
• In lieu of education, a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Must be qualified in:
  Amtrak’s RWP, NORAC, AMT2, AMT 23/ 27.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to interface with all levels of employees, and external and internal customers.
• Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisionaloperating processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management including scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and coordinating efforts with other technical disciplines.
• Must be proficient with MS Office, creating…