Director of Facilities Planning Job at AMTRAK (Washington)

Director of Facilities Planning

AMTRAK

Location:
United States , Washington

Category:
-

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

179300.00 - 232416.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Director of Facility Planning is responsible to position, plan, and coordinate Amtrak Mechanical facility improvements and construction efforts. The position will help develop IIJA funded projects and will help streamline facility construction and improvement efforts through the fleet acquisition programs and capital improvements. The position will assist in the strategic direction and implementation of planning efforts for mechanical maintenance facilities. The position will work with mechanical leadership to identify and lead improvement to existing efforts and work to ensure collaboration between stakeholders for new construction efforts.

Job Responsibility:

Develops strategic direction for facility improvements and development
Responsible to develop conceptual facility plans that will be the basis for capital improvements
Lead and directs team to ensure compliance with internal policy and IIJA/funding requirements
Evaluates concepts and works with PMO to develop business case for approval
Works with facility leaders and mechanical department to develop safer, more efficient higher quality facility operations through advances in technology
Responsible to ensure facility plans are communicated to all stakeholders and that the concepts address goals and initiatives outlined in PMO project
Responsible to communicate as necessary with stakeholders across many departments
The position will work with mechanical leadership to identify and lead improvement to existing efforts and work to ensure collaboration between stakeholders for new construction efforts
This position will also drive efficiency and optimization by looking for improved maintenance solutions through new tooling or infrastructure.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
11 years of relevant experience in facility engineering, capital planning, railroad facility maintenance, etc.
Demonstrated working experience and knowledge of rolling stock mechanical and equipment systems and facility infrastructure and current maintenance practices
Demonstrated experience in leading professional team
Knowledge of facility design practices.

Nice to have:

13 years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline or Professional Engineer’s License
Project Management Institute-Certification for Project Management Professional
Strong knowledge of locomotive and car mechanical systems and maintenance practices
Working knowledge of WMS and OMS systems as well as Amtrak Maintenance Analysis Program and Standard Maintenance Procedures.

What we offer:

health, dental, and vision plans
health savings accounts
wellness programs
flexible spending accounts
401K retirement plan with employer match
life insurance
short and long term disability insurance
paid time off
back-up care
adoption assistance
surrogacy assistance
reimbursement of education expenses
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits
and rail pass privileges.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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