About this role
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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ 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.
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Job Summary
The Sr. Manager Engineering – Inspections for Railroad Bridge Inspection & Maintenance is accountable for the programmatic oversight, prioritization strategy, and standardized execution of the railroad’s bridge inspection and asset management programs. This role focuses on building the robust data foundation necessary for capital programming and operational decision-making.
The position serves as the critical technical and administrative hub for the bridge program: managing inspection, detail strategies, personnel and consultants, establishing clear guidelines and instructional training, and interfacing directly with Maximo/EAM systems to translate inspection findings into structured, risk-based maintenance plans. Operating within a maturing program, the Sr. Manager will navigate a matrixed environment to ensure that accurate data drives optimal resource allocation, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance
Essential Functions
- Maintain compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and all applicable corporate safety standards.
- Provide high-level technical guidance regarding bridge structural integrity, load rating, capacity evaluations, and rehabilitation strategies.
- Plan, direct, and oversee consultant and contractor, routine, special, underwater, structural, and emergency bridge inspections.
- Review and audit inspection reports and condition assessments to identify structural deficiencies, operational risks, and required corrective actions.
- Modernize the corporate bridge inventory and inspection records into an asset-management system to provide real-time data integrity, auditable history, and multi-departmental visibility.
- Serve as the technical lead for bridge and culvert assets, collaborating with the Asset Strategy group to execute risk-informed prioritization and lifecycle planning.
- Ensure inspections are executed in strict accordance with regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and established asset-management schedules
- Coordinate with Division leadership and Program Managers to foster cross-functional collaboration among engineering, maintenance, operations, and external stakeholders through structured communication channels and proactive updates
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering and Professional Engineer’s Registration
- Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.
- Certified Bridge Inspector or equivalent railroad bridge inspection qualifications.
- Familiarity with AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering, AASHTO bridge standards, and railroad operational requirements.
- Experience with bridge management software, asset management systems, and GIS platforms.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience managing bridge inspection and SOGR programs for railroad or highway infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing consultant and contractor services.
- Experience with bridge rehabilitation, capital projects, and asset management systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam software
- Knowledge of FRA Bridge Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 237) AREMA, OSHA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and rail industry standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands
- Combination of office and field environments.
- Routine travel to bridge sites and railroad properties.
- Ability to work around active rail operations and in varying outdoor conditions.
- May require climbing structures, working at heights, traversing uneven terrain, and participating in emergency response activities.
- Position is responsible for 24/7 operation
- Available to work at various times to support railroad operations as needed including nights and weekends.
- Travel 20%-25%
The salary/hourly range is $149,400.00 – $193,644.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
Health and Wellbeing
Financial and Retirement
Work and Family Life Support
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
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID: 167347
Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.