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Engineer Design Structures eff.11/25/09 Choose actions for Engineer Design Structures eff.11/25/09  
Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Req. Number: 90109567
Description: THE SAFETY OF OUR PASSENGERS, OUR EMPLOYEES, THE PUBLIC, AND OUR OPERATING ENVIRONMENT IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY!

POSITION: Engineer Design Structures
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
SALARY: $61,000 - $78,000
POSITION No.: 90109567

***THIS IS A REPOST, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY***

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

DUTIES: This position is responsible for the preparation and review of designs for complex structural engineering projects and studies to repair, rehabilitate, or construct bridges and facilities. The Engineer Design Structures reviews engineering designs prepared for outside agencies, for projects to be constructed on Amtrak property, to ensure compliance with Amtrak and industry standards. Provides technical expertise to other departments and makes critical engineering decisions for division engineers and their staffs. This position also reviews and approves construction process issues when requested by field personnel. When necessary this position makes field inspections to investigate situations before making an engineering recommendation.

EDUCATION: Must have B.S. Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or the equivalent combination of education, training and/or work experience. Prefer Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated engineering project experience in Civil and/or Structural Engineering. Prefer candidate with prior railroad bridge and/or movable bridge and/or highway bridge project experience or experience in the structural design of buildings and industrial facilities. Prior satisfactory job performance required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Project, and AUTOCAD.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Demonstrated experience in oral and written communication both within and outside an organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

TRAVEL: 10%

AMTRAK EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE A JOB OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.


Hiring Range: $61,000.00 - $78,000.00
Annually
Last Date to Apply: 12/31/09
Position Type: Permanent
Job Category: Engineering
Years of Experience: 3 - 5
Travel Requirements: <25%
Relocation Benefits May Apply: Yes
Classification Agreement: No
Referral Bonus: 1500 pts









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