Track Geometry Engineer Roanoke, VA

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TRACK GEOMETRY ENGINEER                                    Roanoke, VA – Engineering Dept

Job Description

Norfolk Southern’s Engineering Department (Track Geometry Group) operates and maintains precision, real-time, track inspection vehicles.  The Track Geometry Engineer works with a talented team to design, develop, implement, and maintain track measurement systems on Track Geometry Cars, locomotives, and hyrail trucks.

Encompassing a blend of systems, technical, and management functions, the position has wide-ranging autonomy while making key contributions to provide the highest quality, most cost effective, and user-friendly track geometry inspections in the industry.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, improve, and maintain data collection systems mounted on rail bound equipment.
• Develop mechanical designs and CAD models for mounting and protecting measurement equipment onboard on-track equipment.
• Support the operation and maintenance of track inspection vehicles, trucks, and other research vehicles, along with their associated operating systems and back-office features.
• Work with Federal, State, and local government or regulatory agencies as required.

• Explore opportunities to expand the functionality and deployment of autonomous systems.
• Work with equipment suppliers to address issues with data, exceptions, coverage, uptime, contact lists.

• Improve and support track maintenance activities by working with Maintenance of Way to provide information in the most user-friendly manner.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job Related Experience:

• Entry Level Position
• Experience in the railroad industry and operations preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with CAD drawing and modeling (AutoCAD Inventor)
• Proficiency with MS Office products, SQL, and MATLAB
• Testing/analysis experience in an applicable engineering field
• Ability to work independently and part of a diverse interdisciplinary team
• Experience in data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation, with the ability to draw conclusions and communicate results
• Ability to observe all safety and security procedures; follow NS and FRA Rules and Regulations; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines

• Understand and troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems, including system level assembly and repair, along with software and hardware functionality
• Familiarity with laser and inertial equipment function and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of general manufacturing processes such as machining and welding

Career Path:

Predecessor Jobs

• Mechanical Supervision
• Engineering Supervision – MW&S

Future Jobs

• Sr Track Geometry Engineer

• Manager Automated Track Inspection

• Manager Track Inspection and Development

Work Conditions:

Environment:  Office /Field
Shift Work:  Yes
On-Call:  Yes
Weekend Work:  Yes
Travel Required:  Up to 6 – 10 days per month

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.