Lead Subject Matter Expert (Electrical) - Rolling Stock Engineering

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Dbeconorthamerica Lead Subject Matter Expert (Electrical) in Rolling Stock Engineering overseeing vehicle engineering projects in the rail sector. Responsible for technical expertise in new rail vehicle procurement, overhauls, design reviews, and quality assurance including zero emission systems.

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

Qualification

Experience with low- and zero-emissionExperience with regulatory bodiesWorking Conditions and TravelPhysical Requirements

Required

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 rollingstock design, production, testing and operations as well as all aspects of fleet management and engineering.
Engineering experience across 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.
Working Conditions and Travel:
You may primarily work from your home office and/or a well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation. Travel will be required to supervise project implementation, including inspections of vehicles. Some overnight travel by land and air.
Physical Requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time