Senior Rail Vehicle Program Manager

About the role

Your impact At Jacobs, we are a global leader in transportation consulting services. We strive to develop and provide unsurpassed vehicle and transportation solutions to our clients in both the public and private sectors. The Rail and Transit Team in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Senior Rail Vehicle Engineer to join our cohesive and supportive team providing technical and commercial support to all aspects of rail and transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and technical support to a variety of rail vehicle assignments.
• Provide Engineering and project management support in preparation of technical specifications for functional/ sub system/ testing/ maintenance & training requirements for rail vehicle or subsystem procurements or overhauls.
• Perform technical reviews of vehicle and subsystem design for transit and railroad fleets, analyze requirements, and prepare review comments for disposition of Contract Deliverables.
• Support System integration of vehicle subsystems and complete vehicles from different suppliers for compatibility and functional performance.
• Assess performance and specification compliance for vehicles and subsystems.
• Manage the interface between consultant team and client, and interface between third parties and the client/consultant team.
• Assess contract performance and compliance, make, and implement recommendations.
• Support business development efforts to help grow the rail and transit consulting business within the North American market.
• Administrative matters, as work needs are identified.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline
• Professional experience in a rail vehicle engineering, fleet operations and maintenance, or manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated success in a lead role on at least three new rail vehicle procurement or overhaul projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of rail vehicle industry standards, systems, and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences are critical.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Experience with new rail vehicle procurement and/or overhaul programs involving multiple modes is desirable.
• Professional Engineer license or equivalent is a strong plus.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of rail vehicle industry standards, systems, and practices.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $195,000.00 to $205,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

A hybrid working arrangement while meeting client needs with some travel is anticipated as part of this role.