VP Engineering - Genesee and Wyoming Railroad

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and lead Engineering training efforts for G&W’s 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&W’s railroads
• Represent G&W’s railroads and the ASLRRA in the FRA RSAC process developing quality relationships with FRA leadersip is an integral part of this process
• Participate in ASLRRA’s Engineering Committee representing G&W’s 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:
• Bachelor’s 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

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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.

Field Operations Management