VP Engineering

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Field Operations Management

Job Summary

SUMMARY:
Provide leadership to G&Ws railroads and regions to build teamwork and help the Engineering team to achieve its mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and lead Engineering training efforts for G&Ws US railroads. This includes classroom and field training
Develop and maintain G&W standard documents including CWR/RWP-RMM/safety rules and technical standards
Oversee G&W public projects insuring compliance with all applicable regulations and insuring timely and cost efficient completion of projects
Oversee G&W track testing program including rail flaw track geometry and other testing including in-house and contracted services
Oversee development upgrades and completion of electronic track inspection records at G&Ws railroads
Represent G&Ws railroads and the ASLRRA in the FRA RSAC process developing quality relationships with FRA leadersip is an integral part of this process
Participate in ASLRRAs Engineering Committee representing G&Ws railroads and working to help the shortline and regional railroads as a whole
Oversee the G&W utility crossing Engineering review process to resolve safety compliance with standards and meeting Real Estate departments requirements
Provide field leadership to Regions and railroads to ensure compliance with standards and regulations and to promote the development of the current and future leaders of the Engineering team
Work with electronic collection data systems from Geometry Rail Flaw DTN and ATOM bridge inspection system to develop and provide capital planning direction to the regions
Provide oversite and management of signal system manager for regional guidance and standards
Other projects and duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minium of 10 years of progressive leadership growth in railroad engineering preferred
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft office including Word Excel Etc.
History of diverse engineering and management oversight
Demonstrated ability to develop subordinate personnel
Must be willing to travel. 50% or more
Ability to communicate effectively with regions and senior management teams employees customers railroads regulatory agency officials and general public

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
Bachelors degree from a 4-year college or university with concentration in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
10 years railroad work experience and/or training required; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the railroad industry.
AutoCAD training and/or experience with relevant engineering software preferred; and computer literate on Microsoft Office Suite

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.