Plan, organize, and develop engineering activities for the specification, construction, and maintenance of public transit rail vehicles, including high-speed, commuter, light-rail, and subway systems.
Prepare and adapt drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and reports to ensure compliance with industry standards and accepted engineering practices.
Support testing, design, and modification activities for vehicle systems and components, applying mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles.
Participate as a member of client support field teams, providing technical expertise and delivering project documentation and files.
Evaluate vendor capabilities, specify materials and equipment, and contribute recommendations for system improvements or design modifications.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline
3–7 years of relevant experience in rail vehicle design, maintenance, or system engineering
Strong knowledge of transit vehicle systems, specifications, and industry standards
Experience preparing technical specifications, calculations, and engineering reports
Ability to collaborate across disciplines, apply sound engineering judgment, and develop innovative approaches to technical challenges
Able to work independently and manage tasks and projects to drive desired outcomes.
Benefits
Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (8 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringrail vehicle designsystem engineeringtechnical specificationscalculationsengineering reportscompliance with industry standardsdesign modificationsvendor evaluation
Soft skills
collaborationengineering judgmentinnovative problem solvingindependent worktask managementproject management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering