Intermediate Rail Operations Analyst

Hatch•White River, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you. Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you! Hatch, one of the nation’s most respected consultants to the railroad and rail transit industries, is seeking to expand our rail operations team. We are seeking a an Intermediate Rail Operations Analyst in our White River Junction, VT office.

Requirements

Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in an applicable field. Relevant professional experience may be considered as a substitute for academic degree requirements.
At least 3 years practical industry experience in rail operations, including service planning and operating plan development.
Knowledge of rail systems, signals, and vehicles.
Proficiency in office productivity software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to work well in a team that is passionately committed to the pursuit of positive change.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using rail simulation software such as Berkeley Simulation Systems’ RTC, OpenTrack, Systra’s RailSim and/or Transportation Decision System’s OnTrack software is desired but not required.
Experience with rail operating rules development/interpretation and/or transportation systems management is desirable.

Responsibilities

Use Hatch’s TrainOps® software to simulate train performance, evaluate rail network operations and capacity, and assess traction power systems.
Manage the development of client rail service and operating plans, and support Operations and Maintenance Cost modeling work.
Be responsible for leading studies and analyses of travel time, rail system capacity, network improvements, traction power system performance and control line optimization.
Author technical reports, mentor junior staff, and perform quality reviews.
Support feature development and documentation for Hatch’s TrainOps rail simulation software for urban transit systems, commuter rail networks and mainline (freight/passenger) railroads.

Benefits

Flexible work environment
Long term career development
Engaging work environment
Great benefits
Profit Sharing
Competitive salary
Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required)
prescription drug
dental
vision
flexible spending accounts
health savings account (with a generous employer contribution)
life
accident
disability insurance
employee assistance program (EAP)
employee wellness program
401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years
additional 3% in profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested)
3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the 1st year based on hire date (up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year)
10 paid holidays
10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry-over sick time to a maximum of 40 days to be used for future FMLA-qualifying events
Partial Paid Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents