Senior Rail Vehicle Electrical Engineer

About the role

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications and conceptual designs for the new and upgraded rail vehicles and the on-board systems.
• Participate in the design review meetings and technical working sessions with the carbuilders and equipment suppliers.
• Review electrical and electro-mechanical designs, prepare detailed descriptions of review findings.
• Direct and/or participate in the new equipment qualification efforts at supplier facilities and on the trains including functional testing, electrical performance, environmental, and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Prepare and/or review rail vehicle and vehicle on-board systems test procedures.
• Hands-on engineering work with the rail transit vehicles, including testing, investigations of equipment malfunctions, and condition assessments.
• Mentor and educate junior engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the rail vehicle electrical systems (Streetcars, LRVs, Heavy Rail Transit Cars, Commuter Cars, Locomotives) design and maintenance.
• Transit Authority engineering and maintenance experience is a plus.
• Must have working knowledge of core electrical engineering concepts (analog/digital circuit design, power engineering, networking/telecommunications, AC/DC motor theory, control systems, and software development).
• Familiarity with the APTA, FRA, IEEE, IEC/EN, NFPA, and other industry standards related to rail vehicle design is expected.
• Must possess excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills, and work well in a team.
• PE registration is desirable but not required.
• Both domestic and foreign travel is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the rail vehicle electrical systems (Streetcars, LRVs, Heavy Rail Transit Cars, Commuter Cars, Locomotives) design and maintenance.
• Transit Authority engineering and maintenance experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of core electrical engineering concepts (analog/digital circuit design, power engineering, networking/telecommunications, AC/DC motor theory, control systems, and software development).
• Familiarity with the APTA, FRA, IEEE, IEC/EN, NFPA, and other industry standards related to rail vehicle design is expected.
• An excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team.
• Desirable but not required: PE registration.
• Both domestic and foreign travel is required.

Skills

• Core electrical engineering concepts (analog/digital circuit design, power engineering, networking/telecommunications, AC/DC motor theory, control systems, and software development).
• Familiarity with the APTA, FRA, IEEE, IEC/EN, NFPA, and other industry standards related to rail vehicle design.
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to work well in a team.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits: Top-tier medical coverage (one plan with no employee premium required), prescription drug, dental, vision; flexible spending accounts and a health savings account (with a generous employer contribution); life, accident, and disability insurance; employee assistance program (EAP), employee wellness program.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match of 50% per dollar up to 6%, fully vested after three years; additional 3% in profit-sharing contribution after one year of employment (immediately vested).
• Paid Time Away from Work: 3-4 weeks of vacation based on experience and company discretion, prorated in the 1st year based on hire date (up to 2.5 weeks can be carried over per year); 10 paid holidays; 10 sick days per calendar year, with the ability to carry-over sick time to a maximum of 40 days to be used for future FMLA-qualifying events; Partial Paid Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents.

Pay

Base Compensation: $210,000 - $230,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Schedule

Flexible work environment