Senior Electrical Engineer - 90258128 - Philadelphia

Amtrak • Philadelphia, PA

404d • $103,700 - $134,460

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer at Amtrak is responsible for supporting the radio infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable operations while maintaining regulatory compliance. This role involves preparing specifications for radio projects, managing capital projects for system improvements, and providing technical assistance to corporate radio shops. The engineer will also investigate RF interference issues and design radio systems to meet user requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with six years relevant experience or ten years equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must hold Federal Communications Commission GROL license or equivalent.
• Experience in design, installation and maintenance of radio infrastructure.
• Experience working with diverse voice and data communications technologies and protocols, both wired (copper/fiber) and wireless (radio).
• Proficient in organizational skills and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in written and computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to relate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical staff.
• Experience managing and supervising technical maintenance personnel.
• Proficient at using Microsoft Visio and Office products to document all projects and systems.
• Some experience with the finance system and invoice processing.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with eight years relevant experience or twelve years equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Railroad Safety Rules, RWP and NORAC qualifications.
• Familiar with FCC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications and documents for radio projects assigned to contractors and Amtrak force account.
• Manage capital projects for radio system improvements.
• Specify and approve all standard radio inventories.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to corporate radio shops.
• Monitor all licensed radio systems for FCC compliance.
• Investigate RF interference problems and run radio frequency coverage plots.
• Assist in the approval of all standard radio specifications and test equipment purchases.
• Design and implement radio systems to meet unique user requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Health savings accounts
• Wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Back-up care
• Adoption assistance
• Surrogacy assistance
• Reimbursement of education expenses
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits
• Rail pass privileges

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Rail Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees