Job Description

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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 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

This role will be responsible for Amtrak's safety and reliability by working with rolling stock equipment (RSE) and the PTC Engineering Services group, acting as the SME for the processes to implement and enhance the quality and reliability of Positive Train Control (PTC). Focus on I-ETMS and ACSES systems in use across the Amtrak system, including ITCM industry standards. 

 

The Principal Project Manager-PTC will report to the PTC Director working in parallel with RSE, Digital Technology (BOS), Transportation, IMCS, and Mechanical. This position will collaborate to solve advanced technical problems pertaining to PTC, enhance interoperability, drive robust efforts towards innovation for Amtrak, our state rolling stock, our tenants, as well as with our host railroad partners. This will be accomplished primarily through communication with stakeholders both internally and externally to achieve business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Provides expert technical guidance to the Mechanical team across the system, resolving major PTC locomotive-related troubleshooting. 
• Will be the SME on BOS messaging working with DT, Engineering Services, and vendor support to resolve PTC anomalies that are not onboard defects.
• Level two investigation of all communication paths varying between GPS, 220 radios, wayside, BOS, and cellular equipment.
• Leads on technical specifications and procedures for train control systems for both Amtrak and state rolling stock equipment.
• Reviews documentation for component upgrades, updates and replacements, including qualifying vendors and products with engineering documentation and drawing reviews as necessary. They will be directly involved with any vendor on PTC enhancements pertaining to software and hardware as well as BOS interoperability. 
• Responsible for assisting mechanical department with engineering work practices or vendor management to increase equipment reliability and to modify the maintenance plans in asset management systems that go beyond routine diagnostic work and that are PTC centric.
• Review and approve as the SME with Fleet Directors and Project Management Office to provide design and procedure improvements related to equipment problems, which are typically design flaws, retrofit and field modifications, and maintenance shortcomings.
• Participate in field tests, safety inspections, FRA audits, for both Amtrak and state rolling stock equipment for PTC. 
• Supports, improves, and audits equipment onboard software policies, BOS and Wayside policies, related to train control systems.
• Participates in industry advisory and regulatory boards as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Plus,
• 7 years of relevant experience required
• 9+ years of relevant experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of the 49CFR236 and basic qualifications.
• Working knowledge of AAR Standards for Interoperable Train Control (ITC).
• 7+ years of engineering experience and minimum of 5 years with PTC systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5+ years experience with Interoperable Train Control Messaging (ITCM)
• 5+ years experience reviewing and analyzing I-ETMS logs from wayside, locomotive and back-office applications.
• 220 Mhz. Radio experience, including ITCR.
• Wayside Interface Unit (WIU) experience.
• Wayside Message Server (WMS) experience.
• Proficient in ethernet-based network and RF/cellular communications systems.
• Knowledgeable in areas of North American railway safety and regulatory practices including, but not limited to, AAR and FRA standards and rules.
• Knowledge of train control regulations, signal rules, operating rules related to train operations, and physical features of the right of way.
• Experience with I-ETMS, ACSES, Wi-Tronix, and Wabtec one collecting/reading downloads, reading logs and interpreting them for executive level investigations, challenges, and unusual events.
• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft computer software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Project.
• Ability to assist in development of Mechanical procedures, Modifications, SMP’s and Maintenance Bulletins and Alerts.

Work Environment

• Office work sitting
• Computer and keyboard use
• Travel as needed

The salary/hourly range is $113,200.00 – $146,664.00. 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: 167209

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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