[Hiring] Lead Subject Matter Expert (Electrical) - Rolling Stock Engineering @DB E.C.O.

Role Description

The Lead Subject Matter Expert (Electrical) - Rolling Stock Engineering will oversee and support vehicle engineering projects within the rail sector. This role encompasses technical subject matter expertise related to new rail vehicle procurement and overhauls/modification to existing equipment, including specification development, design reviews, first article inspections, and quality assurance, including on zero emission systems. This position works independently and as part of a team, which includes other subject matter experts and management consultants. Rail vehicles primarily encompass locomotives, multiple units, and passenger rail cars (LRV/Streetcar/Unpowered).

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Direct/Manage rolling stock engineering projects/assignments from concept to completion in passenger rail including new vehicle procurement and modifications to existing equipment.
• Oversee technical aspects of rail and transportation projects.
• Lead and/or Support teams, ensuring accuracy, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.
• Lead technical liaison with clients and stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality deliverables within budget and scope.
• Guide and mentor lower-level engineering staff and partner closely with client and teaming partners to achieve project objectives.
• Develop deliverables such as project plans, specifications, analyses, calculations, reports, drawings, simulations, research studies, products, user manuals, and related documents.
• Deliver work product against QA/QC procedures and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage in client relations, marketing activities, proposal development, and contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering.
• P.E. license is preferred but not essential.
• Minimum 20 years of senior level participation in Rail vehicle engineering covering rolling stock design, production, testing, and operations as well as all aspects of fleet management and engineering.
• Engineering experience covering all major rolling stock electrical subsystems and related features including propulsion/traction control, HEP, auxiliary power, lighting, low voltage electrical systems, batteries, passenger communication systems, EMI/EMC, Software/diagnostics, on board storage, etc.
• Experience with low- and zero-emission, such as batteries and hydrogen, in rail applications is advantageous.
• Experience working with High speed/Intercity, commuter, Light/Heavy Rail equipment is required.
• Experience with regulatory bodies, including the FRA/FTA in relation to rail vehicle design and operation.
• Technical project management experience required.

Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day.
• Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings.
• Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings.
• Ability to inspect rail vehicles at facilities, which may include pits, platforms, and vehicles in various states of completion.

Benefits

• Annual gross salary between $182,000 and $212,000 + bonus (USD) for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.
• Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans.
• Dental & Vision.
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members.
• Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
• Parental Paid 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.