Division Engineer, North

Broe•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Division Engineer provides functional oversight of projects executed by contractors and employees to ensure compliance to Track Standards, safety, contract obligations and timelines to achieve company objectives at all OmniTRAX railroads. Oversees capital infrastructure projects for Track and Signals & Communications; manages projects to ensure Maintenance of Way compliance, and contract obligations; ensures timely project completion following state, local and FRA regulations, and to scope of work on budget. The 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

Must have a valid passport and be able to travel to Canada
Associate’s Degree or equivalent education and related work experience
10+ years railroad experience; 5 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, 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 level 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
PMP
Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Railroad asset management oversight including equipment and infrastructure
Develop, implement and train on railroad standards for Track and Maintenance of Way for OmniTRAX managed railroad properties including, property development
Lead Capital infrastructure project management and oversight including: project safety, contract preparation, budget preparation, electronic inspection and data interpretation, and through site visit
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
In cooperation with the procurement department, prepare, negotiate, and manage contracts for services, equipment leases, materials and supplies related to projects and maintenance of railroad’s systems and infrastructure
Prepare reports and presentations on project progression and infrastructure improvements
Assess project and identify continuous process improvement for greater efficiencies and cost reduction while adhering to all safety protocols
Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
Wear required protective equipment (PPE) such as: hard hats, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, safety glasses, etc.
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime and various shift work
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Exempt professional employees
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