Lead Subject Matter Expert – Electrical, Rolling Stock Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage and support vehicle engineering initiatives within the rail industry, encompassing new rail vehicle acquisition as well as the refurbishment/modification of existing equipment.

• Offer technical expertise in areas such as specification formulation, design assessments, first article evaluations, quality assurance, and zero-emission systems.

• Oversee and direct rolling stock engineering projects and tasks from initial concept through to completion in passenger rail.

• Supervise the technical elements of rail and transportation projects.

• Lead and/or assist teams, ensuring precision, adherence to schedules, and compliance with budgetary constraints.

• Act as the primary technical contact for clients and stakeholders.

• Generate high-quality deliverables that remain within budget and project scope.

• Mentor and guide junior engineering personnel while collaborating with clients and partners to meet project goals.

• Create project plans, specifications, analyses, calculations, reports, drawings, simulations, research studies, products, user manuals, and other relevant documentation.

• Ensure work products comply with QA/QC protocols and promote ongoing improvement.

• Participate in client relations, marketing efforts, proposal crafting, and contract negotiations.

• Travel to oversee project execution, including vehicle inspections, which may involve overnight travel by land and air.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

• A P.E. license is preferred but not mandatory.

• At least 20 years of senior-level experience in Rail vehicle engineering, covering rolling stock design, manufacturing, testing, operations, and all facets of fleet management and engineering.

• Engineering expertise across all primary rolling stock electrical subsystems and associated features, including propulsion/traction control, HEP, auxiliary power, lighting, low voltage electrical systems, batteries, passenger communication systems, EMI/EMC, software/diagnostics, and onboard storage.

• Familiarity with low- and zero-emission technologies, such as batteries and hydrogen, in rail applications is a plus.

• Experience with high-speed/intercity, commuter, light/heavy rail equipment is essential.

• Prior engagement with regulatory agencies, including the FRA/FTA, regarding rail vehicle design and operations.

• Technical project management experience is essential.

• Capability to work at a computer workstation for periods of up to 4 hours continuously.

• Ability to communicate via telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day.

• Capacity to sit for up to 3 hours without interruption during meetings.

• Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks during program site visits and meetings.

• Capability to inspect rail vehicles at facilities, which may involve pits, platforms, and vehicles in various stages of completion.

• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hiring.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus.

• Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans.

• Dental & Vision coverage.

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for employees and their family members.

• Commuter Benefits: Utilize tax-free funds for eligible transit and parking costs (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.

• Retirement Savings (401k) with company safe harbor contributions.

• Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays.

• Canada: Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Dependent Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, extended Health and Dental coverage, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Canada: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution equal to 5% of basic salary.

• Canada: Competitive vacation time along with 11 paid company holidays.