Lead Subject Matter Expert (Electrical) - Rolling Stock Engineering

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DB E.C.O. North AmericaRail transportation
Location: Remote, USFull-TimeLead
Salary$182,000 and $212,000 + bonus (USD) for full-time employment
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Experience
Minimum 20 years of senior level participation in Rail vehicle engineering

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering.
  • Minimum 20 years of senior-level participation in rail vehicle engineering.
  • Experience covering rolling stock design, production, testing, operations, fleet management, and engineering.
  • Engineering experience across major rolling stock electrical subsystems, including propulsion/traction control, HEP, auxiliary power, lighting, low-voltage electrical systems, batteries, passenger communication systems, EMI/EMC, software/diagnostics, and on-board storage.
  • Experience with high-speed/intercity, commuter, and light/heavy rail equipment.
  • Experience with regulatory bodies, including the FRA/FTA, in relation to rail vehicle design and operation.
  • Technical project management experience.
  • A P.E. license is preferred but not essential.
  • Experience with low- and zero-emission rail applications, such as batteries and hydrogen, is advantageous.
  • Travel is required for project implementation and vehicle inspections, including some overnight travel by land and air.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage passenger rail vehicle engineering projects from concept to completion, including new vehicle procurement and modifications.
  • Oversee technical aspects of rail and transportation projects.
  • Lead or support teams, ensuring accuracy, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.
  • Serve as a technical liaison with clients and stakeholders.
  • Produce project deliverables within budget and scope.
  • Guide and mentor lower-level engineering staff and work with clients and teaming partners.
  • Develop project plans, specifications, analyses, calculations, reports, drawings, simulations, research studies, products, and user manuals.
  • Deliver work in accordance with QA/QC procedures and drive continuous improvement.
  • Engage in client relations, marketing, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
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