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[Amfleet]

Amtrak - Delaware-Wilmington - Principal Engr Viewliners New Equip-03/11/04
POSITION: Principal Engineer Viewliners New Equipment

LOCATION: Wilmington, DE

DEPARTMENT: Mechanical

BAND/ZONE SALARY: D1 $57,500.00 minimum

POSTING #: 50177025

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Principal Engineer Viewliners New Equipment provides and supervises technical services related to development of vehicle and system specifications and other technical documents and the procurement of new cars and locomotives. The Principal Engineer brings depth of experience in both problem-solving and leading problem-solvers for purpose of delivering new cars. The Principal Engineer reports to a central engineering department while supervising project technical teams and managing technical correspondence. Position is responsible for directing the preparation of designs, development and review of technical specifications for new and overhauled passenger cars, locomotives and other equipment and assuring that they are safe, functional and cost effective. The Principal Engineer is expected to facilitate progression of a project by working with car builders and supervising others engaged in the same effort. The Principal Engineer will also conduct design reviews and lead complex technical meetings. The Principal Engineer must ensure new rolling stock programs comply with FRA, FDA, APTA, PUC and NTSB matters, as required. A key attribute is the ability to devise solutions that reflect the problems stemming from the global supply community.

Direct from Amtrak Teamrewards.

 

[battalion51]

I'll do it! :lol: Good to see that plans are underway for the project.

 

[Viewliner]

I'll do it! :lol: Good to see that plans are underway for the project.

No, I'll do it! :lol: I agree, its looking more and more likely that we'll be getting this fleet, at least a better chance than its been in a long time.

 

[Bill Haithcoat]

I'll do it!   :lol:  Good to see that plans are underway for the project.  

No, I'll do it! :lol: I agree, its looking more and more likely that we'll be getting this fleet, at least a better chance than its been in a long time.

Nice to have some good news!!

 

[bsmith]

Principal Engineer salary seems a little below what I would expect for that kind of responsibility. $57,500 is about what a sanitation worker or bus driver in NYC. :huh:

 

[Amfleet]

Principal Engineer salary seems a little below what I would expect for that kind of responsibility. $57,500 is about what a sanitation worker or bus driver in NYC. :huh:

That's a minimum/starting salary. Also, I've seen job postings for bus drivers with starting salary around $20,000.

 

[P40Power]

57 grand a year to be a bus driver or garbage man?! Hell it looks like Im moving to NYC, I like to drive big vehicles and I will be making more then my dad who is a union pipefitter!

Im sorry but 57 grand for a city bus driver or sanitation worker seems way steep to me

 

[Amtrak OBS Employee]

57 grand a year to be a bus driver or garbage man?! Hell it looks like Im moving to NYC, I like to drive big vehicles and I will be making more then my dad who is a union pipefitter!
Im sorry but 57 grand for a city bus driver or sanitation worker seems way steep to me

Yeah, but the cost of a small studio apartment in most areas of NYC is no less (that I have seen) than $1500 per month (if you want something halfway decent that is)!!! And that is just the beginning. Those who own property up there pay some of the highest property taxes there is known to man in my opinion. That salary would be the same as trying to make it in a place like Daytona Beach, FL on $28,000 per year.

 

[Foodman53]

According to the post, this salary range starts at $57,000. Like many others, I would suspect that the ultimate salary would be much higher, given that it's based in New York City.......and, that type of engineering expertise isn't terribly easily found!

The good news is(maybe).....this is the first step toward seeing some new Viewliner(or other) equipment, which, should be seen as a continued commitment to the long distance intercity train!

From the "Florida Funnel"

Foodman53

 

[F59 PHI]

well--- Some conductors in NYCTA make up to and beyond 60,000$

 

[Amfleet]

...given that it's based in New York City...

It's actually based in Wilmington, DE.

 

[Viewliner]

Looks as though it has been filled, its no longer posted. Darn, I wanted it! :lol:

 

[Amfleet]

Looks as though it has been filled, its no longer posted. Darn, I wanted it! :lol:

Not eaxactly, the 7 day application period has ended. Mostly likely there will be a board of reviers who go over the applications and interview the applicants. If they find someone they like, he/she will be hired. If no one qualified for the job, it will be reposted.

 

[RidesOften]

Amtrak - Delaware-Wilmington - Principal Engr Viewliners New Equip-03/11/04
POSITION: Principal Engineer Viewliners New Equipment

LOCATION: Wilmington, DE

DEPARTMENT: Mechanical

BAND/ZONE SALARY: D1 $57,500.00 minimum

POSTING #: 50177025

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Principal Engineer Viewliners New Equipment provides and supervises technical services related to development of vehicle and system specifications and other technical documents and the procurement of new cars and locomotives. The Principal Engineer brings depth of experience in both problem-solving and leading problem-solvers for purpose of delivering new cars. The Principal Engineer reports to a central engineering department while supervising project technical teams and managing technical correspondence. Position is responsible for directing the preparation of designs, development and review of technical specifications for new and overhauled passenger cars, locomotives and other equipment and assuring that they are safe, functional and cost effective. The Principal Engineer is expected to facilitate progression of a project by working with car builders and supervising others engaged in the same effort. The Principal Engineer will also conduct design reviews and lead complex technical meetings. The Principal Engineer must ensure new rolling stock programs comply with FRA, FDA, APTA, PUC and NTSB matters, as required. A key attribute is the ability to devise solutions that reflect the problems stemming from the global supply community.

Direct from Amtrak Teamrewards.

OH YES I"d do it

Those this mean I will have new Sleepers to work IN??

YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

:lol:

Rides Often

FLA TRAINS ARE FUN!!!