Sr Engineer Track Data Systems & Management - 90261990 - Washington/Philadelphia

Responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of back-end information technologies and electromechanical sensory systems required by Amtrak's Track Geometry Testing program. Provide a common repository of engineering information and a means of electronic exchange of this information between the various engineering disciplines. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the introduction of new technologies required to meet Amtrak's track maintenance and inspection needs and provide technical guidance and assistance to engineering managers as they implement these new technologies in track maintenance, construction, and clearances., * Investigate, develop and implement computerized engineering information systems required to meet the engineering department's goals. This may include programming, evaluation of existing products, demonstration of applications, cost & productivity analysis, documentation review and recommendations for purchase.

• Develop programs, software and/or design networks which will provide a common database of engineering information and a means of information exchange and dissemination between the various engineering disciplines. This will include studying the flow of information within the department, quantifying the information needs of the department, and recommending solutions that will meet those needs.
• Assist in investigation of new methods for describing track conditions for maintenance planning and the relationships between track conditions and train dynamics for high-speed operation. Develop new models for the measurement and monitoring of track degradation and maintenance cycles through direct research and testing.
• Coordinate computer and network maintenance and upgrade services. The incumbent will make recommendations to replace obsolete equipment as required and will monitor the utilization of existing equipment to ensure the best allocation of resources.
• Coordinate software utilization and upgrades within the department. The incumbent will make recommendations to replace outdated software as required and will monitor the software used to ensure compatibility and compliance with license agreements.
• Assist in the development of new models and analytical tools to enable data-driven decisions regarding the design, maintenance, and construction of the railroad.

• Experience in signal processing, instrumentation, and electromechanical systems
• Experience in design, calibration, and implementation of analog and digital filters
• Experience in sensor fusion and electromechanical sensor dynamics
• Experience in data management, assimilation, analytics, and visualization
• Excellent code reading and debugging skills especially in VBA, SQL, and Python
• Experience in back-end software development
• Documentation and structured programming to support sustainable development practice, * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 6 years of relevant work experience., * 2.5+ years of experience working with sensory systems, instrumentation, and relational database management systems (RDBMS) or equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Knowledge and use of software used for large data modeling and analytics. Software experience should include such programs as VBA, SQL, Python, Matlab, PowerBI, Tableau, Survey123, Bentley Assetwise, ESRI, and ArcGIS.
• Qualification in Roadway Worker Protection, AMT-2, FRA Track Safety Standards and/or MW1000, and the maintenance of these qualifications. If not already qualified, the candidate must have the capability and desire to become qualified.
• Experience with data lakehouse platforms such as DataBricks

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

• Office and field work environment (rail yards).
• Travel 50%
• Will work occasional nights and weekends, including multiple day stays away from headquarters (~2x per quarter). Inspection systems operate 24/7.

Loan forgiveness, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account Weekends as needed, Nights as needed, 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. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

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., 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.