Engineering Officer Track & Right of Way

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs Core Values are built around safety service equity sustainability and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and values. This includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

Job Summary

The Engineer OfficerTrack & Right of Way (ROW) will ensure that the Operating Contractor follows the Annual Engineering Service Plan for Railroad Operations track and that track and related infrastructure are compliant with maintenance standards and regulatory requirements

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Engineering and Maintenance with planning and coordination of both maintenance and upgrading of Commuter Rail tracks and ROW provides a safe physical plan for operations.
• Monitor the MBTAs Operating Contractors / other parties performance of track maintenance and ROW management including Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) mandated track and ROW inspections.
• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety operations and the (FRA).
• Provide long term planning and programs towards rehabilitation and proper maintenance of railroad infrastructure.
• Control the quality of railroad repair and replacement work on MBTA rights of way on both freight and passenger lines including Sperry or equivalent rail tests on continuous welded rail (CWR) and main line jointed rail.
• Control the design quality of replacement or rehabilitated tracks by ultrasonically testing and oversee additional testing if conditions warrant.
• Approve Contractors crosstie replacement program submitted in the annual Engineering Services Plan; and oversee incidental tie replacements and assure old ties are removed in a timely manner according to Operating Agreement.
• Inspect and control property use of ROW and tracks; develop and maintain plans for long range track and ROW maintenance; and develop and control Track Department budget and staffing levels.
• Assure track geometry measurements are performed and turnouts are walked and inspected.
• Assure all grade crossings are inspected and maintained as approved in the Grade Crossing Improvement Plan; and assure track drainage systems are consistently maintained.
• Manage the reviews of all incoming correspondence plans and specifications concerning requests to utilize railroad property including land dispositions utilities occupations and long and short-term leases and licenses; research requests from MBTA personnel and outside parties for construction drawings specification as-built plans and other railroad property related documents and provide copies.
• Provide technical assistance to other MBTA Departments as required and directed.
• Remain current with the MBTAs Safety Management System (SMS) Plan as well as the positions outline responsibilities.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and / or assist at emergencies and special events as needed.
• Respond to each inquiry from a customer vendor or coworker in a professional and courteous manner.
• Respond to work as directed by supervisory personnel for emergencies extreme weather condition or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or the safety of service twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week.
• Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.
• Assist in the management of a workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the Authority including the EEO Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment and Anti-Retaliation policies.
• Perform related duties and projects as assigned.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1