Principal Electrical Engineer - 90358716 - Philadelphia

Amtrak • Philadelphia, PA

8d • $124,600 - $161,352 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the management, design and commissioning of all electric traction remote operation capabilities, including SCADA systems, Remote Terminal Units, PLCs and power monitoring devices. Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and employs 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7 years of prior relevant experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in managing SCADA systems, through design, testing, commissioning, and operation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the design, installation, and commissioning of RTUs and PLCs.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, STAAD, and AutoCAD.
• Must be computer literate and capable of writing computer programs or spreadsheet programs.

Nice To Haves

• 9 or more years of related experience.
• EIT or PE Certification.
• Extensive experience in SCADA systems, RTUs & PLCs.
• Extensive experience in Traction Power Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers to maintain all Electric Traction’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems including all Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & other remote devices.
• Ensure the displays, database and configuration is updated on the SCADA system for all territories including Mid-Atlantic, New York and New England.
• Upgrade and perform commissioning on RTUs, PLCs and Relays.
• Co-ordinate with Digital Technology to ensure all ET devices are compliant with DT policies.
• Perform patching and testing on all SCADA Systems, RTUs, PLCs & Relays.
• Develop training scenarios on the Operator Training Simulator to assist the ET Operations team.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all settings files and configurations for all RTUs, PLCs & other field devices.
• Co-ordinate all field-testing activities with Division.
• Provide incident reports and root-cause analysis of system events based on SCADA telemetry.
• Respond 24/7 to critical issues with SCADA systems and RTUs.
• Provide direction in a matrix organization.
• Collaborate with system and division project managers on project progress.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior