Engineer (Entry Level), Vehicle Maintenance

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority•South Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer will provide technical and engineering support to the Vehicle Maintenance Department, including Everett, Rail Maintenance, and/or Bus Maintenance. The position will participate as a key member of project management teams responsible for the maintenance, procurement, testing, modification, and overhaul of new and existing vehicles, systems, and equipment.

Requirements

Zero (0) to three (3) years of engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Ability to analyze electrical circuits, parameters, components, and related failure mechanisms.
Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical components and their interaction with rail transit vehicles, systems, and equipment.
Knowledge of real-time networks, including network communication theory, testing, design, and applications.
Ability to understand electrical, operational, and mechanical characteristics of rail transit vehicles and related systems.
Effective organizational, analytical, time management, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, mainframe systems, and/or database applications.
Ability to communicate effectively with regulatory agencies, community organizations, vendors, internal departments, and other stakeholders on technical and sensitive matters.
Excellent customer service, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to provide internal and external customers with a courteous, professional, and responsive experience.
Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise, if required).
Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted basis.
All persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years or more of engineering experience.
Experience working with transit vehicles, vehicle systems, fleet equipment, or related transportation systems.
Experience with network-control, vehicle-communication, diagnostic, or real-time monitoring systems.
Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op.
Interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding, working in their positions, and throughout the duration of their program.

Responsibilities

Prepare technical specifications for vehicles, systems, components, equipment, and related maintenance activities.
Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, inspections, project reviews, and other engineering evaluations.
Inspect major systems, components, vehicles, and equipment at vendor, manufacturer, car builder, or MBTA facilities.
Review engineering drawings, manuals, test procedures, technical documentation, specifications, and proposed modifications.
Participate in the testing, inspection, troubleshooting, commissioning, and acceptance of vehicles, systems, components, and equipment.
Assist with planning and coordinating testing, inspections, warranty reviews, technical evaluations, and related project activities.
Investigate and assist in resolving technical issues, defects, failures, and operational concerns.
Conduct failure analyses of systems, components, vehicles, and equipment, and document findings and recommended corrective actions.
Perform warranty evaluations and prepare supporting analyses, findings, and documentation.
Prepare technical reports, summaries, findings, recommendations, correspondence, and other documentation as required.
Remain current with the MBTA’s Safety Management System Plan and fulfill all safety responsibilities associated with the position.
Drive an MBTA or personal vehicle, as authorized, to inspect work sites, vendor locations, facilities, vehicles, systems, and equipment.
Support investigations involving derailments, major system failures, emergencies, safety events, and other incidents that may affect revenue service.
Respond to inquiries from customers, vendors, contractors, coworkers, and other stakeholders in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
Adhere to all Authority rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements, including EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation requirements.
Protect the rights and interests of the Authority while developing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.
Staff the Operations Control Center Vehicle Maintenance desk as assigned, providing technical support, coordination, communication, and incident response for vehicle maintenance issues, service disruptions, emergencies, and other operational needs.
Perform all other duties and projects as assigned.