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Interface Engineering, Inc

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Join a People-First, Employee-Owned Firm That&rsquo;s Redefining Flexibility and Growth</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Designer (MEP) &ndash; National Capital Region (Hybrid)</b><br>
<i>Interface Engineering Inc.</i></div>
<div></div><div>At Interface Engineering, we believe your career should be as dynamic and rewarding as the projects you support. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we&rsquo;re proud to offer our <b>Collaboration from Home</b> policy&mdash;giving you the flexibility of a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office per week minimum) while staying connected to a team that values innovation, inclusion, and impact.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Why Interface?</b></div>
<div>We&rsquo;re not just engineers&mdash;we&rsquo;re collaborators, mentors, and trailblazers in high-performance design. Our <b>Pathway to Leadership</b> program offers a transparent, personalized roadmap for career advancement, empowering you to grow in the direction that excites you most.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Our Culture</b><br>
Interface has the company culture and work environment you have been seeking! You&rsquo;ll find a workplace with a culture of fun, superior work/life balance benefits, expansive personal development opportunities, innovative technology, and great relationships. You&rsquo;ll work alongside MEP industry leaders who will help you develop your own thriving career path. Our work takes us around the globe and on a steady growth curve. Our success and innovation are powered by people like you!</div>
<div></div><div><b>Our Core Values:</b></div>
<div>The following Core Values capture the essence of who we are. We live and breathe them, and they inform everything we do.</div>
<ul><li>We are Conscientious.</li>
<li>We are Empowered.</li>
<li>We are Respectful.</li>
<li>We are Transformative.</li>
<li>We are Resilient.</li>
</ul><div><b>What You Will be Doing:</b><br>
As a Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Designer at Interface Engineering, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:</div>
<ul><li>Fire alarm design</li>
<li>Fire alarm calculations</li>
<li>Fire and smoke modeling</li>
<li>Smoke control rational analysis development</li>
<li>Fire sprinkler system design</li>
<li>Water-based or special hazard-based fire protection systems design</li>
<li>Hydraulic and water supply calculations</li>
<li>Evaluation of existing building fire protection and alarm systems</li>
<li>Commissioning in fire alarm and fire protection systems</li>
<li>Special inspections</li>
<li>Building code analysis</li>
<li>Due diligence report generation</li>
<li>Client interaction</li>
<li>Multi-discipline coordination</li>
<li>Product selection and evaluation</li>
<li>Project specifications development</li>
<li>Providing exemplary service to fellow team members and clients</li>
</ul><div><b>To Qualify for Application:</b></div>
<div>The successful Fire Protection Engineer candidate should have:</div>
<ul><li>8+ years&rsquo; experience in fire protection system consulting and design.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of NFPA standards and I-Codes.</li>
<li>Specialization in code consulting, fire alarm/sprinkler systems, and other water-based systems design.</li>
<li>Excellent time management and communication abilities.</li>
<li>Previous project management and/or design lead experience.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel for site visits, meetings, and witness testing.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of computer aided design programs (Revit, Autosprink for Revit, AutoCAD).</li>
</ul><div><b>To Be Competitive for this Role:</b><br>
Preferred qualifications include:</div>
<ul><li>EIT or PE in Fire Protection</li>
<li>NICET certification in Fire Alarm and/or Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout</li>
<li>Associates or bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Fire/Mech/Elec Engineering</li>
<li>Working knowledge of computer aided design programs (REVIT and AutoCAD)</li>
</ul><div><b>What You&rsquo;ll Love</b></div>
<ul><li><b>Competitive Pay</b>: $102,431 to $145,053 annual salary and conditional bonus</li>
<li><b>Employee Ownership</b>: Build equity through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)</li>
<li><b>Robust Benefits</b>: 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life &amp; disability insurance, transportation benefits...and more!</li>
<li><b>Generous Time Off</b>: PTO, paid holidays, and company closure to clients from Christmas to New Year&rsquo;s</li>
<li><b>Purpose-Driven Culture</b>: Paid volunteer time and a commitment to social equity</li>
<li><b>Career Development</b>: Work alongside industry leaders and access continuous learning opportunities</li>
</ul><p></p><div><b>Ready to grow with us?</b><br>
If you&rsquo;re looking for a role where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference&mdash;<b>apply today</b> and become part of the Interface Engineering family.</div>
<p></p><div><b>Social Equity:</b></div>
<div>Interface is committed to social equity within our walls and in our communities. We are a diverse, inclusive, and responsible firm. Interface provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classifications. We support local business and seek to partner with small and minority-owned firms on our projects. Our staff is empowered to design community service programs (e.g., clean up beaches, serve meals at shelters, tutor school-aged children, etc.) &ndash; using paid volunteer time.</div>
<div></div><div><i>Please note: H1-B visa sponsorship or transfer is not approved for this position.</i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Senior Fire Protection Engineer/Designer

Steerbridge

<div><div><b>SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector.</b> Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.</div><div>
At the core of SteerBridge is our people&mdash;especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don&rsquo;t simply hire exceptional talent; <b>we cultivate it</b>, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are seeking a qualified Fire Protection Engineer (DoD/VA Focus) to oversee on-site infrastructure upgrades to Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. This role involves close coordination with architects, engineers, contractors, and VA staff to manage schedules, ensure code compliance, and maintain quality and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.</div><div></div><div><br>
You&rsquo;ll support the implementation of healthcare-related renovations and new construction in a live VA medical environment, helping bridge technical disciplines and federal project requirements.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits</b></h3><ul><li>
Health insurance</li><li>
Dental insurance</li><li>
Vision insurance</li><li>
Life Insurance</li><li>
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li><li>
Paid Federal Holidays</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Skills</b></h3><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university. Professional Engineer (PE) license in Fire Protection preferred.</li><li>5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in fire protection engineering, life safety systems design, or code compliance for commercial or federal building projects.</li><li>Proven experience in managing complex, new construction or major renovation commercial building projects, and experience in managing simultaneous construction and/or building projects.</li><li>Ability to work independently or in groups and in a stressful environment.</li><li>Experience interfacing with GSA Public Building Services, A&amp;E firms, construction contractors and trades, and building suppliers.</li><li>Expert knowledge and understanding of construction methodology.</li><li>Experience developing government project cost estimates (RS Means or equivalent) and tracking of project costs.</li><li>Ability to develop project schedules in MS Project and/or Primavera.</li><li>Ability to direct facility construction activities and lead construction progress meetings.</li><li>Experience on commercial projects that included a large percentage of systems furniture.</li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively with Subject Matter Expert/s (SME) to conduct needs analysis, develop project requirements/objectives, and design preliminary space plans.</li><li>Proven experience in written and verbal communications. Highly skilled in detail-oriented documentation, with significant abilities in communicating with Government Project Managers, SME, and development team members in tactful manner, as well as providing written feedback to Government Project Manager and clients.</li><li>Proven experience coordinating a project management team and providing appropriate levels of support, coaching and influence.</li><li>
Significant, proven experience as a member of a team and a team leader; positive interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation, particularly with clients from a wide variety of business cultures.</li></ul><div>
A Salary commensurate with experience will be offered.</div><div><b>
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b> We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity&mdash;regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.</div><div>
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.</div>
<p>
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Fire Protection Engineer (copy)

luzon Technologies

<div><ul><li>Washington, DC Metro,</li>
<li>Posted 4 hours ago</li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li><p>We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 11+ years supporting complex enterprise-level wireless projects, specializing in public safety radio communications, P25 networks, DAS, and 4G/5G integration.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Contract</p></li>
<li><p>Work from home not available Travel not required</p></li>
</ul><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h2>
<div><div><div><p>SME &ndash; RF Engineer &ndash; IBW Consultant (Senior)<br>
Location: Washington, DC Metro (ONSITE &ndash; Local Candidates Only)<br>
Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C)<br>
Max Submittals: 2<br>
Openings: 1<br>
Deadline: 02/27/2026</p>
<p>
Required Experience:<br>
11+ years as SME on complex enterprise projects<br>
5+ years public safety radio &amp; DAS systems<br>
3+ years P25, 4G/5G DAS integration<br>
3+ years RF engineering (coverage simulation, drive testing, interference analysis)<br>
3+ years IBW design, implementation &amp; troubleshooting (LMR, LTE, DAS)<br>
Experience with fleetmaps, code plugs &amp; radio programming<br>
Strong knowledge of public safety infrastructure &amp; interoperability<br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (or equivalent experience)<br>
Must accept webcam/in-person interview and onsite requirement.</p>
</div><p></p><div><div><p>To apply for this job <b>email your details to</b> alisha@luzontech.com</p>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><ul><li>Position Id : 1340</li>
<li>Originally Posted : Posted 4 hours ago</li></ul><p></p><div><br>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><ul><li><p>We are seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 11+ years supporting complex enterprise-level wireless projects, specializing in public safety radio communications, P25 networks, DAS, and 4G/5G integration.</p></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

SME RF Engineer [IBW Consultant (Senior)]-Washington, DC Metro-W2 only, NO C2C

Annexa Inc.

<div><div><b>Senior RF Engineer - IBW (DAS - 911)</b><br>
<b>Employment Type: </b>Onsite<br>
<br>
Annexa Inc is currently seeking a RF Engineer / In-Building Wireless Consultant with at least five years of experience working in operational public safety communications systems and commercial 4G wireless systems. The RF Engineering Consultant will be responsible for working with LMR radio system, software, and programs. In addition, the RF Engineering Consultant will also be responsible for the design, testing, and implementation of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) that support FirstNet and P25 public safety radio communications.<br>
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The RF Engineering Consultant will perform technical work in the field of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and wireless communications system engineering, design, and implementation. The consultant will be responsible for program review, compliance with licensing regulations, requirements gathering, design review, change management, and final acceptance of systems. Duties will include testing and acceptance of DAS systems, FCC licensing support, and radio system coverage design to include antennas, link budget, testing, and working with equipment vendors to implement feature upgrades. Furthermore, the consultant will conduct short and long-term planning to meet communications requirements. The consultant will also be responsible for performing hardware / software analysis to provide comparative data of performance characteristics and suitability within the existing systems environment.<br>
<br>
<b>Day to Day Tasks:</b></div>
<div></div><ul><li>Support MPD radio update and tracking efforts</li>
<li>Support various capital project tasks associated with radio system infrastructure, subscriber deployment, DAS systems performance monitoring and interference resolution, and the testing and acceptance of OUC projects associated with DAS and radio systems infrastructure</li>
<li>Support / complete agency programming requests</li>
<li>Manage / coordinate encryption and OTAR upgrades</li>
<li>Develop radio training material for internal and external users</li>
<li>Develop technical guidelines for radio use</li>
<li>Develop In-Building approval criteria for In-Building Wireless (IBW)</li>
<li>Review IBW proposals for compliance</li>
<li>Review existing guidelines for IBW. Develop requirements for IBW systems implementation and support</li>
<li>Perform field surveys of new and existing BDA installations</li>
<li>Troubleshoot IBW network interference issues</li>
<li>Investigate IBW network coverage issues</li>
<li>Support OUC radio operations</li>
</ul>
<div><br>
<b>Responsibilities</b>:</div>
<div></div><ul><li>Provides assessments of technical and operational practices associated with upgrades and system changes based on leading industry standards specific to the requested technology.</li>
<li>Plans, organizes, and conducts research in a variety of areas, such as new or existing products, science, social science, law or business in support of an IT initiative.</li>
<li>Searches sources such as reference works, literature, documents, newspapers, statistical records, and other sources of information. May use Internet, Intranet, magazines, periodicals, journals, and other media to perform research.</li>
<li>Analyzes information and statistical data to prepare reports and studies for use by professionals.</li>
</ul>
<div><br>
<b>Required Skills:</b></div>
<ul><li>11-15. yrs as SME in complex enterprise level projects</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT or related field or equivalent experience</li>
<li>5 years of experience working in public safety radio communications systems and DAS systems</li>
<li>3 years of interoperable radio experience</li>
<li>3 years of experience with integration of P25 and 4G / 5G DAS systems Infrastructure</li>
<li>3 years of experience with RF engineering tools to simulate 4G and LMR coverage analysis</li>
<li>3 years of experience in drive testing P25 radio systems and 4G/5G cellular systems</li>
<li>3 years of radio network coverage and interference analysis experience</li>
<li>3 years of experience in In-building wireless systems design, implementation, testing, monitoring and interference management</li>
<li>3 years of experience in troubleshooting wireless systems including LMR, 4G/5G, and DAS</li>
<li>3 years of experience with public safety infrastructure</li>
<li>3 years of experience with P25 radio network</li>
<li>3 years of experience and knowledge of public safety communications and interoperability</li>
<li>1 year of experience and knowledge with LTE and P25 standard practices</li>
<li>3 years of experience and knowledge of DAS operations</li>
<li>6 years of experience and knowledge of wireless communications - combination of theory and practice</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Desired Skills:</b></div>
<ul><li>2 years of experience in developing fleetmaps, code plugs, and programming radios for public safety</li></ul></div>

Senior RF Engineer - IBW (DAS - 911)

Friends of the Earth

<div><p><b>Who We Are</b></p>
<p>
Friends of the Earth is a hard-hitting, progressive, environmental organization that pulls no punches and speaks sometimes uncomfortable truth to power. It&rsquo;s an approach that has worked for five decades to produce important victories that help protect our planet and its people. We&rsquo;re part of Friends of the Earth International, a federation of groups working in more than 70 countries on today&rsquo;s most urgent environmental and social issues.</p><p></p><p><br>
To accomplish our mission, Friends of the Earth is working at the nexus of environmental protection, economic policy and social justice to fundamentally transform the way our country and the world value people and the environment.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Position Summary</b></p><p></p><p><br>
The Systems and Operations Assistant provide administrative and logistical support to help maintain the smooth functioning of Friends of the Earth's offices and operational systems. This entry-level role is ideal for a detail-oriented and initiative-taking individual who is comfortable working in an environment with changing priorities and is interested in learning about nonprofit operations, office administration, and facilities coordination. The Systems and Operations Assistant will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Senior Operations Coordinator, and Compliance Manager to provide logistical support for daily office needs, vendor coordination, and administrative tasks.</p><p></p><p><br>
The hourly rate for this full-time hybrid position is $27.18-$29.23. This position is part of the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) at Friends of the Earth. Offers are determined based on the relevant skills and experience required for the position.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Probationary Period</b></p><br>
<p>
The first three (3) months of employment are considered a probationary period.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Essential Functions:</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Office &amp; Facilities Support:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Manages office supply inventory and replenishment, supports mail and shipping functions, and helps ensure shared office spaces remain organized.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support building access and security procedures, including badge management.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Liaise with building engineers and property management for basic maintenance needs.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Administrative Support:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Reconcile monthly travel credit card statements and manage receipts and invoice filing for operational and compliance needs.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Help maintain IT asset tracking systems and inventory records.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Support updates to operational and compliance documentation in collaboration with the Senior Operations Coordinator and the Compliance Manager.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assist with internal communication of compliance reminders, policy updates and operational notices.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Provide administrative support to the COO, including scheduling, meeting coordination, document preparation, and expense reporting.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assist with preparing and submitting nonprofit compliance reporting documents.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Organizational Systems Support:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Provide workflow and technical support for compliance and operations systems, including data entry, deadline tracking, system maintenance, and legal review coordination.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
IT &amp; Equipment Coordination:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Assist with basic troubleshooting of office equipment (e.g., printers, phones, conference room technology).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assist in IT infrastructure projects.
</li></ul>Support device setup and distribution for new hires.<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul><p></p><br>
<p><b>Staff Support &amp; Onboarding:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Support new hire onboarding logistics, including workspace and device setup, supplies, and welcome materials.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Maintain scheduling and coordination of in-office meeting requests for DC and Oakland offices.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Respond to basic operational requests submitted through the Operations email line.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assist with coordinating travel bookings and logistics as needed.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Required Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>1&ndash;3 years of administrative or office support experience. Internships or volunteer experience welcome.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience coordinating schedules and managing calendars.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Clear written and verbal communication skills.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain follow-through in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.</li>
</ul>Ability to commute to the Washington, DC office a minimum of 2 days per week.<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul><p></p><br>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Familiarity with office equipment and basic IT or technology support tasks. Interest in learning about operations, technology, compliance, and facilities management.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Perks and Benefits:</b></p>
<p>
We&rsquo;re proud to be a generous, people-first employer that invests in your growth and well-being. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally:</p>
<ul>
<li>37.5-hour work week to support work-life balance</li>
<li>100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage (80% for eligible dependents)</li>
<li>Disability and life insurance for added security</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA<b>)</b> for healthcare and dependent care</li>
<li>401(k) retirement plan with company match</li>
<li>Generous paid time off, including:
<ul><li>25 vacation days to start</li>
<li>15 paid holidays</li>
<li>20 sick days</li>
<li>3 floating holidays</li>
<li><i>Summer Fridays</i> (the last two Fridays in July and all Fridays in August)</li>
<li><i>Winter break</i> (office closed between Christmas and New Year&rsquo;s)</li>
<li>Parental leave, sabbatical options, and more</li>
</ul></li><li>Professional development and IT stipend</li>
<li>Education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p>
Friends of the Earth is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff. In compliance with federal law, all people hired will be required to verify identity and complete eligibility verification upon hire.</p></div><p></p>

Systems and Operations Assistant

Amtrak

<div><p><b>Your success is a train ride away!</b></p><p>
As we move America&rsquo;s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Are you ready to join our team?</b></p><p>
Our values of &lsquo;Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First&rsquo; are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, &lsquo;Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety &amp; Security&rsquo; are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.</p><p></p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Job Summary</b></h2></div><div><p>
The Data &amp; AI Senior Engineer advances Amtrak&rsquo;s mission to make trusted, high-quality, and intelligent data broadly accessible for decision-making, automation, and innovation. This role is responsible for leading the design and delivery of complex data and AI solutions that power Amtrak&rsquo;s analytics, operational systems, and digital experiences.</p><p>
Senior Engineers apply deep technical expertise to architect and optimize pipelines, integrations, and data services. They ensure solutions meet performance, security, and governance standards while mentoring junior engineers and influencing design decisions across teams. The Senior Data &amp; AI Engineer acts as both a hands-on developer and a technical leader, helping to scale Amtrak&rsquo;s data and AI capabilities through standardization, reusability, and continuous improvement.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Essential Functions</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Lead the design and evolution of scalable data and AI platform capabilities across Databricks (lakehouse), SAP data environments (e.g., Datasphere/S/4), and virtualization layers (e.g., Denodo) to deliver a unified, governed, self-service ecosystem.</li><li>
Provide hands-on technical guidance in coding, API-first integrations, model lifecycle management, pipeline development, and integration patterns.<br>
Architect and enforce engineering standards across ingestion, transformation, feature engineering, model deployment, and governance-as-code controls embedded directly into pipelines.</li><li>
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering skill development, collaboration, and engineering excellence.</li><li>
Partner with architects, product owners, and governance leads to align solutions with Amtrak&rsquo;s enterprise data strategy and roadmap.</li><li>
Design and implement reusable platform accelerators including APIs, templates, and feature engineering patterns that enable self-service analytics and AI across domains.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.</li><li>Experience: 4&ndash;6 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or data architecture.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Experience in a leadership capacity within a scaled agile environment or data platform modernization initiative.</li><li>
Familiarity with enterprise data governance, metadata management, and security standards.</li><li>
Exposure to MLOps, cloud data platforms, and automation tools that accelerate delivery.</li><li>
Experience implementing production-grade MLOps pipelines, including model versioning, CI/CD, monitoring, and governance controls embedded into data and AI workflows.</li><li>
Prior mentorship or technical leadership of multi-functional project teams.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL with deep experience in distributed data processing (e.g., Spark) and modern lakehouse architectures (Databricks strongly preferred), including integration of SAP data platforms and virtualization technologies into enterprise-scale solutions.</li><li>
Strong understanding of data quality, observability, and performance optimization.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through technical challenges while remaining hands-on in design and coding.</li><li>
Experience working within agile product teams, coordinating across multiple stakeholders.</li><li>
Strong understanding of API-first and event-driven architecture patterns, including secure service-to-service communication and role-based access control (RBAC).</li><li>
Experience embedding data quality validation, schema enforcement, lineage tracking, and policy-as-code controls directly into pipelines and AI workflows.</li><li>
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>
Experience building reusable cost effective, feature stores, semantic layers, or internal platform services that enable self-service analytics and AI.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p><p><br>
The salary/hourly range is $86,500.00 &ndash; $111,996.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee&rsquo;s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee&rsquo;s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes 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. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Requisition ID:</b>166077</p><p><b>
Work Arrangement:</b>06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
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<b>Relocation Offered:</b>No
<br>
<b>Travel Requirements:</b>Up to 25%</p><p><b>
You power our progress through your performance.</b></p><p>
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.</p><p><br>
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.</p><p>
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.</p><p><br>
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR &sect; 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.</p><p></p><p><br>
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. &sect;1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.</p><p><br>
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.</p><p><br>
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.</p></div>

Data & AI Senior Engineer - 90405343 - Washington

<div><p><b>Your success is a train ride away!</b></p><p>
As we move America&rsquo;s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Are you ready to join our team?</b></p><p>
Our values of &lsquo;Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First&rsquo; are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, &lsquo;Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety &amp; Security&rsquo; are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
JOB SUMMARY:</b></p><p></p><p><br>
The Data &amp; AI Senior Engineer advances Amtrak&rsquo;s mission to make trusted, high-quality, and intelligent data broadly accessible for decision-making, automation, and innovation. This role is responsible for leading the design and delivery of complex data and AI solutions that power Amtrak&rsquo;s analytics, operational systems, and digital experiences.</p><p>
Senior Engineers apply deep technical expertise to architect and optimize pipelines, integrations, and data services. They ensure solutions meet performance, security, and governance standards while mentoring junior engineers and influencing design decisions across teams. The Senior Data &amp; AI Engineer acts as both a hands-on developer and a technical leader, helping to scale Amtrak&rsquo;s data and AI capabilities through standardization, reusability, and continuous improvement.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the design and evolution of scalable data and AI platform capabilities across Databricks (lakehouse), SAP data environments (e.g., Datasphere/S/4), and virtualization layers (e.g., Denodo) to deliver a unified, governed, self-service ecosystem.</li><li>
Provide hands-on technical guidance in coding, API-first integrations, model lifecycle management, pipeline development, and integration patterns.<br>
Architect and enforce engineering standards across ingestion, transformation, feature engineering, model deployment, and governance-as-code controls embedded directly into pipelines.</li><li>
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering skill development, collaboration, and engineering excellence.</li><li>
Partner with architects, product owners, and governance leads to align solutions with Amtrak&rsquo;s enterprise data strategy and roadmap.</li><li>
Design and implement reusable platform accelerators including APIs, templates, and feature engineering patterns that enable self-service analytics and AI across domains.</li></ul><p><b>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><ul><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.</li><li>Experience: 4&ndash;6 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or data architecture.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><ul><li>
Experience in a leadership capacity within a scaled agile environment or data platform modernization initiative.</li><li>
Familiarity with enterprise data governance, metadata management, and security standards.</li><li>
Exposure to MLOps, cloud data platforms, and automation tools that accelerate delivery.</li><li>
Experience implementing production-grade MLOps pipelines, including model versioning, CI/CD, monitoring, and governance controls embedded into data and AI workflows.</li><li>
Prior mentorship or technical leadership of multi-functional project teams.</li></ul><p><b>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:</b></p><ul><li>
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL with deep experience in distributed data processing (e.g., Spark) and modern lakehouse architectures (Databricks strongly preferred), including integration of SAP data platforms and virtualization technologies into enterprise-scale solutions.</li><li>
Strong understanding of data quality, observability, and performance optimization.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through technical challenges while remaining hands-on in design and coding.</li><li>
Experience working within agile product teams, coordinating across multiple stakeholders.</li><li>
Strong understanding of API-first and event-driven architecture patterns, including secure service-to-service communication and role-based access control (RBAC).</li><li>
Experience embedding data quality validation, schema enforcement, lineage tracking, and policy-as-code controls directly into pipelines and AI workflows.</li><li>
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>
Experience building reusable cost effective, feature stores, semantic layers, or internal platform services that enable self-service analytics and AI.</li></ul><p>
The salary/hourly range is $86,500.00 &ndash; $111,996.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee&rsquo;s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee&rsquo;s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes 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. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Requisition ID:</b>166067</p><p><b>
Work Arrangement:</b>06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
<br>
<b>Relocation Offered:</b>No
<br>
<b>Travel Requirements:</b>Up to 25%</p><p><b>
You power our progress through your performance.</b></p><p>
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.</p><p><br>
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.</p><p>
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.</p><p><br>
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR &sect; 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.</p><p></p><p><br>
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. &sect;1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.</p><p><br>
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.</p><p><br>
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.</p></div>

Data & AI Senior Engineer - 90405345 - Washington

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