Director Engineering

GRSI•Palmer, MA

About The Position

The Director Engineering oversees maintenance and construction on assigned Genesee & Wyoming fixed properties. The role is responsible for training engineering forces and enforcing engineering and safety policies. It requires detailed knowledge of engineering policies to develop action plans and coordinate company resources for capital projects. The position also supports roadmasters and individual properties, provides expertise on applicable railroad standards and regulations, and travels as needed to support properties.

Requirements

Fifteen years of railroad engineering experience, combining field and management positions.
Willingness to travel up to 50 percent.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the safety performance of Genesee & Wyoming engineering forces.
Enforce Genesee & Wyoming’s safety and engineering policies.
Oversee maintenance and construction on assigned fixed properties, including right of way, track, structures, buildings, and signal and communication systems.
Provide support for roadmasters of individual properties.
Assist with maintenance planning and development of annual capital plans.
Request material orders and contract agreements to ensure maintenance projects are completed.
Take emergency calls and oversee repair of damaged facilities.
Review daily reports and material usage.
Perform engineering office duties.
Provide support with expertise in FRA track standards and AREMA standard specifications.
Provide support with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Provide support with FRA roadway-worker requirements and track-worker safety.
Oversee inspections and reports.
Assist with planning and presenting training classes for engineering forces.
Interact with federal, state, and local agencies.
Travel as needed to support each individual property.
Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned.