[Hiring] Rail Vehicle Propulsion Engineer @STV

Role Description

STV currently is seeking a suitably experienced rail vehicle system Electrical Engineer with experience in propulsion systems to join the Rail Vehicle Engineering group. The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Preparing propulsion engineering specifications and reports.
• Evaluating proposed carbuilder designs on behalf of transit agencies.
• Evaluating drawings and test reports from various manufacturers.
• Reporting to the Chief of Propulsion Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of equipment performance design criteria and engineering technical specifications.
• Preparation and review of test specifications and reports.
• Witness equipment and vehicle testing and First Article Inspections.
• Review and evaluation of carbuilder and propulsion equipment supplier design packages.
• Assist with preparing technical and cost proposals for new work.
• Assist with preparing change orders for existing work.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards: EN, IEC, UL, ANSI, APTA, IEEE etc.
• Interface with railway clients and other departments within STV.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience with propulsion systems in the transit/railroad industry, including experience designing rail vehicle propulsion systems or major subcomponents.
• ABET accredited four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong familiarity with propulsion system components including AC traction motors, power converters, power transformers and other related high voltage electrical equipment, power collection equipment etc.
• Familiarity with auxiliary power converters would be a strong advantage.
• Valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineering (PE), or international equivalent is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with others, including multidisciplinary staff in different offices.
• Proficient in preparation of clear, concise, and logical engineering documents in the English language.
• Some travel will be required to attend factory tests, site commissioning tests, design reviews and other meetings (approximately 25% of the time, some travel may be international).

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 (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 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