NEW YORK—
Amtrak, the national rail operator, is hiring for multiple senior positions in New York and New Jersey, according to their careers page.
There may be other positions available in nearby states, like Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
“In FY 2024, the company’s 22,000+ employees operated an average of almost 300 intercity trains per day along 47 permanent routes, serving a record 32.8 million passengers,” read a facts page on the company. “Amtrak’s network includes 524 regularly scheduled stops across 46 states, 3 Canadian provinces, and Washington, DC.”
One position currently available in New York City is for a Project Controls Specialist. The expected salary for this role is $78,600 and can reach up to $101,844, according to the listing.
Duties include coordinating between the cost control staff and the project management team, managing project documents, and implementing current best practices used in the construction and transportation sectors.
Another opening in New Jersey is for a Senior Field Electrical Engineer. The expected salary for this role is $86,500, with the potential to earn up to $111,996, according to the listing.
Duties include overseeing the daily operations of the Communication and Signals Department, ensuring safe work practices are followed, enforcing Amtrak policies and procedures, and ensuring that regulatory inspections comply with Amtrak standards.
One job needed in nearby Connecticut is for a ticketing and accounting clerk. The starting hourly range is $28.30 and can reach up to $37.73 per hour.
Duties include providing customer service, handling checked baggage, and working with other station employees to ensure all passengers board the train on time.
