Primary Activities and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement fact-based track and infrastructure maintenance programs. Ensure compliance with safety and track standards in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as Federal Railroad Administration regulations. Develop and lead employee safety and training. Manage the operating maintenance and capital budget compliance for each project and property. Identify and execute infrastructure improvements to support the needs of the business and plan. Identify and implement processes and procedures to maximize productivity within the department. Coordinate and perform periodic due diligence for future acquisitions. Monitor conditions by conducting frequent property inspections; 50-75% travel required. Manage overall maintenance and engineering activities. Qualifications: Successful applicants will be asked to demonstrate the following: Must possess strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate employees. Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, employees, customers, other railroads, regulatory officials and the general public. Strong strategic management skills with the ability to manage multiple P&L engineering groups. In depth knowledge of FRA track, signal and bridge practices and standards, including CFR 49 Safety Regulations. Ability to understand and interpret safety rules, CRFR, AREMA and monthly reporting documents. Capable of formulating direction based on overall corporate strategic objectives. Knowledgeable and can understand and establish key performance indicators, KPI's and objective key results OKR's. Can understand and use key performance metrics in support of corporate performance expectations. Knowledge of asset utilization as it applies to the engineering department. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Effective business management skills with the ability to oversee and direct performance as evidenced in planning, budgeting, decision making, assessment, reporting and overall performance management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook. Additional Requirements: Must pass all required assessments. Must pass a background screening. May require a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities test. Strict disciplinary policy regarding inability to report to work within proper time frame, or failure to accept a call for work. Travel 50-75% Education / Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. 10+ years of field experience in railroad engineering and maintenance activities or the combination of a college degree in engineering and 5+ years of railroad engineering experience. Insurability requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license and a 3 year driving history that is acceptable to our auto insurance carrier. As a key member of the management staff, assumes various additional projects as directed. The applicant selected for this position may be required to successfully complete a background check, health history review, and drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position. (Background check may include the following: Credit History, Criminal History, Driver License Record History, Education Credentials, Employment History, Reference Checks and Professional License or Certification review relevant to the position.) Code of Conduct Statement: Patriot Rail is committed to promoting integrity and maintaining the highest standard of ethical conduct in all of its activities. The Company's reputation is founded on the personal integrity of the Company's personnel and its dedication to: Honesty Accountability Quality Responsibility Compassion Fairness Minimum Physical Requirements: Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, write, talk, type and hear. Associate is occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend and/or kneel and lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. Associate is typically in an office environment but frequently travels and/or visits a warehouse or outdoor environment. Safety: Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day - regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others. Patriot Rail is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.