Senior Division Engineer

BROE Group and it's managed affiliates•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Division Engineer provides functional oversight of OmniTRAX projects systemwide as executed by contractors and employees to ensure compliance with Track Safety Standards, safety, contract obligations and timelines to achieve company objectives at all OmniTRAX railroads. This position oversees capital infrastructure projects for Track, Bridges, and Signals & Communications, managing projects and project plans to ensure Engineering quality, compliance, and contract obligations; ensures timely project completion following state, local and FRA regulations, and to the scope of work on budget. The Senior Division Engineer demonstrates and adheres to the company values of: Safety, Honesty, Ownership, Respect, and Teamwork to ensure successful partnerships with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent education and related work experience
20+ years railroad and budget experience
15+ years engineering project experience
Strong project management skills
Business and financial acumen
Leadership and mentoring skills to develop high-performance team
Thorough working knowledge of FRA regulations governing track, bridge, signals & communication and other areas of capital improvement efforts
Read, analyze and comprehend general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Prepare written reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse groups of managers, clients, customers and general public
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; strong decision-making skills
Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Effectively communicate with all levels of employees and business associates in a clear, concise and professional manner
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office
Professional integrity and accountability
Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Oil & Gas industries
Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), emphasize proper time management and risk reduction
Railroad asset management and project oversight including equipment and infrastructure
Coordination with Operations, Real Estate, Procurement, Accounting, Commercial, Legal and Risk, and Government Affairs ensuring support and alignment of the critical path and plan for Field Engineering
Lead the Engineering alignment and management of Public Projects and associated processes
Review and approve or escalate Real Estate opportunities including ITA and utility crossing approvals
Coordinate and strategize with Procurement to optimize ROI with Materials, Contractors, and Projects; ensure that processes align and are consistent across OmniTRAX. This includes project safety, contract and budget preparation, electronic inspection and data interpretation, and through site visits. Additionally, offers input on professional service contracts, equipment, vehicles, and fleet management.
Coordinate and collaborate with Accounting to manage capital budgets and proper project close-outs
Utilization of defect car data to drive the AOP strategy process and best direct capital plans
Develop and routinely ensure alignment and updates to five-year plus strategy plan and align with AOP
Develop and distribute railroad standards for Track and Maintenance of Way for OmniTRAX managed railroad properties including property development
Lead the effort to protect employees, customers, and the environment during the Engineering Department’s work; ensure diligent application of all safety rules, policies and procedures designed to protect employees, customers and the environment; promote systemwide housekeeping strategies
Prepare reports and presentations on project progression and infrastructure improvements
Assess projects and identify continuous process improvement for greatest efficiency and cost reduction while adhering to all safety protocols; set strategies for best-practice of material management
Work safely to prevent on-the-job incidents, accidents, and injuries
Wear required protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses, etc.
Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to team with execution of projects; set performance goals, and provide on-going coaching of employees to achieve career objectives, cultivate a high-performance culture; build a leadership pipeline throughout the organization
Set the example, create and lead the culture of mutual respect, cooperation and attention to detail for employees to deliver profitable execution on business goals